Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 1, 2013
Markets and economic conditions change as well. Economic conditions might lead to greater inflation than expected. And what happens when you add in property taxes, utility, home insurance, and maintenance? The market might not return what you expect each year. The costs really start to add up.
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. Home prices, property taxes and monthly rents vary from state to state, city to city, town to town and even neighborhood to neighborhood. Where does the data come from?
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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.
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.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Whatever the economic state of the real estate market, buying a house can be an exciting and emotional process. Save for a down payment To avoid having to pay private mortgage insurance , or PMI, you’ll need to put down at least 20 percent of the home’s purchase price for a down payment.
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