Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Core cost of living data is from The Cost of Living Index – COLI from the Council for Community and Economic Research, or C2ER. The expenses that factor into cost of living can include housing affordability, transportation expenses, food prices and entertainment costs. Where does the data come from?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

A layoff or a drop of business happened in the past, but a global economic shut down from a deadly virus? I’ve shared before that April is the most expensive month of the year for us because our homeowners/auto insurance and property taxes are all due, along with any federal or state taxes that we might owe.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

according to the Council for Community and Economic Research , which is an advantage for retirees on a fixed income. Homeowners insurance in Iowa is also below the national average. Homeowners insurance in Iowa is also below the national average. Iowa lands near the middle of the pack tax-wise. 3 spot for affordability.

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