Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Sometimes it’s important to have a detailed analysis of your home to spot where and how energy consumption can be reduced to save electricity costs. In such situations, it all comes to you to make sure you are using the devices responsibly. Tax Returns. US, UK and Australia all provide tax deductions to those who work from home.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
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. 31 for cost of living.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 23, 2012
In Which I Run a Boring Cost-Benefit Analysis After my man-trum ended and I stopped pitying myself, I thought up two options for fixing my car problem: I could spend two hours replacing the alternator. Being an economics-educated accounting nerd, I couldn’t make a decision without a cost-benefit analysis. What to do?
Penny Pinchin' Mom
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Things like taxes and the fact that groceries cost about 9% more now than they did last year. Use In-Network ATMs Did you know that you could be losing as much as $5.00 per transaction every time you use an out-of-network ATM? Have a look at your monthly statement and tell me how often you use an ATM. Imagine that!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
For example, once a quarter, I review our asset allocation actuals against our target allocations and come up with a plan to discuss and implement based on the analysis. Of course, there are some tasks that are dictated by others, such as when we must pay taxes or submit certain information to government entities.
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.
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
Both act as second mortgages, using your home as collateral, and may offer tax deductions if the funds are used for substantial repairs or upgrades. Both funding options allow you to use the funds however you see fit. Others use them to pay off high-interest credit card debt or other bills. $16
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