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Cost of Living Calculator | City and Salary Comparison Tool

Savings Corner

Education data was provided courtesy of Greatschools , a nationwide ratings system that evaluates schools based on performance on state achievement tests, graduation rates and other factors. The expenses that factor into cost of living can include housing affordability, transportation expenses, food prices and entertainment costs.

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How our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

Also to top it off, I had a huge property tax due that month for our office building that was going to be difficult to pay for in light of the circumstances. We just spent all these years paying off so much debt why would I even entertain taking out a loan, even if I thought we could pay it off quickly.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

We, as a country, owe our young people a more comprehensive education. The banking experience helped, and I educated myself on investing as a young adult. Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes. We don’t have to spend a lot for entertainment. That’s not right.