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Family Budget Spreadsheets 2021

Family Balance Sheet

That is why I created Family Budget Spreadsheets — a bundle of spreadsheets that we personally use to plan and budget our money. Years ago, there was a month where I hadn’t planned on a large property tax bill and I wasn’t sure where we were going to find the money. This is a one-month only spreadsheet.

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Introducing: Family Budget Spreadsheets

Family Balance Sheet

I’ve been working behind the scenes on a tool that I personally use to track and organize our finances: Family Budget Spreadsheets. There was a month in 2013 where I hadn’t planned on a large property tax bill and I wasn’t sure where we were going to find the money. This is a one month only spreadsheet.

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Four Reasons to Have a Gravel Driveway

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We used to have a concrete driveway, but as part of a landscaping project, we ripped it out and replaced it with gravel. Gravel Doesn’t Cause The County to Raise Our Property Taxes. Some claim it is harder to use a plow or snow blower or to shovel the snow off the driveway if it is gravel.

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Selling Your Investment Property?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They might include things such as fees charged for obtaining a mortgage; cost of home inspections; homeowner’s insurance; title insurance and settlement fees; property taxes or transfer taxes. Deductible closing costs include points or prepaid interest on your mortgage and your share of the prorated property taxes.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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We have been using this system ever since. A zero-based budget is planning for every single dollar of after-tax income. I highly suggest using a separate paper calendar from your normal planner to eliminate any confusion. Use old receipts, bank statements to get an idea of how much you must spend. lined paper.

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