Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you want more information about one of the cities you’ve compared, you can use NerdWallet’s City Life tool for data on local schools and businesses, walkability and demographics — more than basic cost comparisons. Input the city name and state abbreviation for other locations to see their information. What is ‘cost of living’?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

How to use the Rent vs. Buy Calculator The renting-vs.-buying You can see, for example, that we assume your security deposit for renting is equal to one month’s rent, and that you’re making a 20% down payment. We included ongoing payments for rent and renter’s insurance and a one-time security deposit.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Would renting for another year or two improve your financial standing? Setting a realistic budget for your new home will help inform how much you can afford and what your all-in costs will be. Johnson, a real estate economist at Florida Atlantic University and co-author of the Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent Index.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

A zero-based budget is planning for every single dollar of after-tax income. For example, if your paychecks net to $3000 a month, then you plan the spending for $3000, and not a single dollar over or under. For example, if today is May 22, then follow these steps to plan for June’s budget. For informational purposes only.

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