Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 24, 2021

Not sure how to budget for your once-a-year bills? They can cause a panic, especially when just one bill is into the four figures, like our property taxes or auto insurance! But let me show you how to budget (and pay) for yearly bills with a strategy I’ve used for years. How to Build your Emergency Fund.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

The long answer depends on the market and whether you’re asking a lender, an agent or a county tax assessor. Knowing how to calculate your home’s value with the help of online tools and trained professionals better prepares you to buy, sell, refinance, tap into your home’s equity — or even negotiate lower property taxes.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

This year may go down in real estate history as the year of correction. Whatever the economic state of the real estate market, buying a house can be an exciting and emotional process. Figure out how much you can set aside for a down payment, plus a buffer fund for ongoing or unexpected maintenance costs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 5, 2012

She has not been able to pay the real estate property taxes on your parent’s house (which she inherited) and has come to you for help. Your alternative solution might be to help her find a county, state or federal agency that tries to keep the homeless situation under control.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

To find some objective answers to the where-to-retire question, Bankrate crunched a bevy of statistics on costs of living, public health and other metrics to create a comprehensive ranking of the best and worst states to retire in the U.S. Iowa lands near the middle of the pack tax-wise. 23 for property taxes and No.

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