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The Best And Worst States To Retire In 2023, Ranked

Savings Corner

Iowa lands near the middle of the pack tax-wise. 23 for property taxes and No. 22 for state and local sales tax. Iowa also doesn’t tax Social Security benefits , and Iowans age 55 and older are exempt from paying state taxes on retirement income for tax year 2023. The state ranks No.

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How to Determine Home Value

Savings Corner

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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Who Took the Service Out of Full Service Brokerage?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you want to see the analysis she did to make that decision, read Deciding Where to Put Retirement Fund Distributions on Family Money Values. My friend received a confirmation of the sale, showing a commission fee of around $200, a transaction fee of a dollar or so and a processing fee of about $5.

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How to Make Good Financial Decisions

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Know about hidden costs or conditions – such as pending tax levies or unpaid encumbrances for which you will become responsible, the costs of any professionals you need to use, such as lawyers or title searchers. Read and understand any documents and understand the conditions of the sale and post sale (warranties and etc).

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