Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Each payment includes a combination of principal and interest, as well as property taxes, and, if needed, mortgage insurance. Mortgages for primary residences — a place you’re actually going to live — generally get lower interest rates than home loans for vacation properties, second homes or investment properties.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

We lived off my salary and banked Alan’s even before we were married so that we could build our own house (literally), paying cash as we went. I grew up in banking and held other finance-related positions during my working years. The banking experience helped, and I educated myself on investing as a young adult.

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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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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

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. Use old receipts, bank statements to get an idea of how much you must spend. Total your expenses.

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