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Why You Need a Home Ownership Binder

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We have lived in our home for almost 15 years and have done many improvements, renovations, and repairs over the years. Make a tab or file for each of the following categories: 1 – Mortgage/Bank Information If you are still paying on your mortgage, keep your bank information handy. Landscaping and/or snow removal service.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. Gardening and Landscaping: Summer is also a time to garden, rejuvenate your landscape, and enjoy an adult beverage in your cozy backyard.

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

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Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. Museums on Us – This program offers Bank of America, Merrill Lynch and U.S. It can be an expensive season and it’s best to plan ahead.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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Do you look at your bank account and wonder, “where did all the money go?” Use old receipts, bank statements to get an idea of how much you must spend. After you work your budget, and X = ZERO, highlight all of the bills that are auto-withdrawal and taken directly out of your bank account. Total your expenses.

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