Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 6, 2014

We will probably be renting a car for our vacation this year. The sales tax, plus the ongoing higher property tax and insurance are really turning him off – and the van does fine if we drive it locally or just for a few hours to the lake. Don’t rent from an airport location. Here is what I found.

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Rental Car Cars Car Rent 167

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Whether that’s a mortgage or rent, a large percentage of your salary will go toward your housing expenses. Home prices, property taxes and monthly rents vary from state to state, city to city, town to town and even neighborhood to neighborhood.

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Calculators Tools Transportation Healthcare 52

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

How to use the Rent vs. Buy Calculator The renting-vs.-buying You can see, for example, that we assume your security deposit for renting is equal to one month’s rent, and that you’re making a 20% down payment. We included ongoing payments for rent and renter’s insurance and a one-time security deposit.

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Rent Calculators Property Taxes Buy 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 13, 2014

Here are some examples. Common commission percents of your property’s sales price can range from 3 – 7% – which add up fast. If, for example, you were to sell your vacation rental condo for $200,000 and contracted with your agent to pay her 5%, you would owe her $10,000 – reducing your proceeds to $190,000.

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Real Estate Taxes Insurance Property Taxes 186

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Would renting for another year or two improve your financial standing? Johnson, a real estate economist at Florida Atlantic University and co-author of the Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent Index. “These are all important to help define the goals they would like to meet.” Make a list of what’s important to you in a home.

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Real Estate Buy Buying Credit 52

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

A zero-based budget is planning for every single dollar of after-tax income. For example, if your paychecks net to $3000 a month, then you plan the spending for $3000, and not a single dollar over or under. For example, if today is May 22, then follow these steps to plan for June’s budget. Sample Budget Calendar.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133