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The Worst Financial Decisions I’ve Seen

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not paying your real estate taxes. Eventually he could not pay the real estate taxes and the home was put on the county’s tax lien sale auction. Eventually he could not pay the real estate taxes and the home was put on the county’s tax lien sale auction. If you don’t pay the taxes, you lose.

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How to Manage Your Personal Loan

Savings Corner

Withdrawing from a checking account is most straightforward because there are no tax implications, as there may be with a brokerage account or withdrawal limits that a high-yield savings account would have. It can be psychological, says Tess Downing, a San Antonio-based financial planner.

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How Growing Your Finances Is Like Gardening

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Understand your money psychology and learn how to manage any quirks that might impede growth. Automatic payroll transfers to your bank or financial institution make this very easy. You should be on guard against high taxes, inflation or investment fees and expenses which could erode your finances. Feed and water.

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