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How to Budget (and Pay) for Yearly Bills + a FREE Speadsheet

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They can cause a panic, especially when just one bill is into the four figures, like our property taxes or auto insurance! Our Story: April is always a very expensive month for us. Typically in April, I write checks that total in the mid-four figures with everything combined.

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Four Reasons to Have a Gravel Driveway

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Because of this, in April 2013, Maryland lawmakers implemented what is referred to as a Rain Tax. According to The Washington Times : “The Rain Tax essentially charges homeowners for any surface of land they own that does not absorb rainwater. Gravel Doesn’t Cause The County to Raise Our Property Taxes.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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However, reality set in on April 1st and I’m now second-guessing that we have enough money set aside, so I have set into motion some strategies to prepare for the unstable economy and any lost income ahead. April will be a “we might not have an income” month. Fortunately, we won’t be driving much.

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