Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 26, 2011
If you own real estate, you have been, or someday will be, confronted with a rise in your assessed property value. This usually leads to an increase in your real estate taxes! Increases in your assessed value can sometimes be negotiated downward, saving you tax money. What is assessed value? Who does the assessment?
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
An important metric that your mortgage lender uses to calculate the amount of money you can borrow is the DTI ratio — comparing your total monthly debts (for example, your mortgage payments, including insurance and property tax payments) to your monthly pre-tax income.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 27, 2014
Its good to be independent, but don’t overlook opportunities presented to you! By purchasing used vehicles you save on the initial car price, the sales tax you pay upon purchase as well as the property tax you pay each year and the amount you need to insure it. I failed at negotiation.
Family Balance Sheet
MAY 6, 2020
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. Given the present circumstances, I wish we had more saved, but we have enough to get us through several months of reduced income.
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
Income verification: You can provide a pay stub, bank statements, tax returns or even 1099 forms if you’re self-employed. They may ask for copies of utility bills, lease or rental agreements, property tax bills or credit card statements as proof of address. Doing so can help avoid delays.
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