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The Cost of Doing Nothing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you neglect routine maintenance on your assets (real estate, belongings, etc) they may end up damaged, worth less or gone. If you neglect to winterize your home, your bank account will dwindle due to increased heating costs. If nothing else, just walk through your home with your phone or camera and record while you talk.

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The Best And Worst States To Retire In 2023, Ranked

Savings Corner

The category that we weighed the heaviest was affordability, to reflect the challenges that so many Americans face in today’s economy. If you own a paid-off home in a high-cost area like Boston or Los Angeles, maybe affordability isn’t your priority. Iowa lands near the middle of the pack tax-wise. 23 for property taxes and No.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

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” Jay from Daily Fuel Economy Tip shares How to Save on a New Car , and says, “Are you in the market for a new car? ” Harry Sit from The Finance Buff asks Tax Efficiency: Relative or Absolute? , In this economy, that’s not a small pricetag. Read and learn how to save some money.”

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

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PFP presents Investment Tax Management posted at Pasadena Financial Planner , saying, ” As you move your cash, bond, and stock financial assets into lower cost, more broadly diversified investment mutual funds and/or ETFs, you should also consider how to “locate” your investment asset allocation with respect to more optimal taxation.”

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23 Passive Income Ideas To Help You Make Money In 2023

Savings Corner

Or you may not be able to rent the home out for as much as you could before, as incomes decline. And home prices rose quickly due in part to relatively low mortgage rates, so your rents may not be able to cover your expenses. Real estate investments can also help diversify your portfolio, helping to smooth your returns.

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