Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

While refinancing can save you money in the long run, it comes with upfront fees. The break-even point is calculated by adding up all refinancing closing costs and figuring out how many years it will take you to make up those costs with the savings from your new mortgage payment compared to your previous one.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 26, 2016

Expert answers to your tax questions by phone included. Automatically imports W-2s, investment and mortgage information (from participating companies). Searches for 350+ deductions and credits, including tax-saving rental property deductions. Retirement tax help and our IRA tool helps you get more money back.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

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. Then it uses this information to estimate how values fluctuate in a given market.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

This is a decision with many moving parts, and things change: Your down payment savings grow, you consider moving to a cheaper or more expensive area, you’re curious what happens if you spend less on a home, or more. In addition to a down payment, you’ll need to save for closing costs , which will run you about 3% to 5% of the loan amount.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Buyers should think about things like when they intend on moving and what they want in a home — amenities, ideal location and how long it could take them to save for a down payment,” says Edwence Georges, a real estate agent with RE/MAX in Westfield, New Jersey. Get started: Define your personal and financial goals.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Documents to gather for a personal loan application You’ll need to provide documentation as part of the personal loan approval process to verify the information you provided on your application. They may ask for copies of utility bills, lease or rental agreements, property tax bills or credit card statements as proof of address.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

For informational purposes only. For informational purposes only. You can’t cut back on your rent or mortgage payment, but you can find ways to save money on your groceries. More budgeting resources: How to Budget and Save for Large Yearly Expenses, such as taxes, home owners and auto insurances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

When the door on my super quiet dishwasher broke, the salesman informed me that its replacement only has a lifetime of around 7 years! You will save a lot of time and money! They are hungry for the increased ‘revenue’ they will get from the sales and ongoing property taxes the increased populations will bring.

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