Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2014

When I was growing up, my ideas about money were limited. Save money in a bank account (or perhaps a company retirement plan). Even though we bought a house in 2007, I never once expected it to be a money-maker. We have to pay for maintenance and property taxes and the interest on the loan.

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Money Property Taxes United States 2007 237

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) We knew it would be a balancing act, so we were working on saving money long before the wedding.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 182

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. Avoid settling for the first offer you receive.

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Debt Credit Cards Credit Home Improvement 52

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Do you feel like you have more month than money? Do you look at your bank account and wonder, “where did all the money go?” Many years ago, our cash flow sucked, we put Christmas on a credit card, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for a large tax bill. ” We’ve been there too.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

To refinance a mortgage, you’ll pay between 2 and 5 percent of the loan amount in closing costs, so if you’re refinancing to save money, you’ll need to calculate your break-even point. With refinancing, you can change the loan type as well as your lender. Regardless, a refinance might be in your near future for many reasons.

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