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Why You Should Be Skeptical of Financial “Rules of Thumb”

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The rule of thumb that states that it makes sense to spend 30% of your income each month on a housing payment doesn’t take into account the fact that you might have other debts, and that taking on more might over-leverage you. And what happens when you add in property taxes, utility, home insurance, and maintenance?

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Create a Personal Escrow Fund | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

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We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Do you go into panic mode when your car insurance bill arrives? Does your property tax bill give you anxiety? auto insurance – due yearly.

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