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Why You Need a Home Ownership Binder

Family Balance Sheet

When something needs replaced, repaired, or updated you will know who to call and where to go. We have lived in our home for almost 15 years and have done many improvements, renovations, and repairs over the years. Last year our hot water heater stopped working. HVAC repair. Family room/foyer/half bath. Central AC.

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How to Build your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

In the same week, I woke up one morning to an icy cold shower and the discovery that our hot water heater was broken beyond repair. Do you have enough cash to cover them or would you have to rely on high-interest credit cards or a loan from your family? A few years ago, our van needed four new tires to pass inspection.

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8 Home Projects You Should Never DIY

Koupon Karen

Roof Repairs and Replacement The roof over your head plays a crucial role in protecting your home from the elements, and its repair or replacement is not a task to be taken lightly. Climbing up on your roof comes with inherent risks of falls and injuries, but the complexities of roofing work extend far beyond personal safety.

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How to Build your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

In the same week, I woke up one morning to an icy cold shower and the discovery that our hot water heater was broken beyond repair. Do you have enough cash to cover them or would you have to rely on high interest credit cards or a loan from family? A few years ago, our van needed four new tires to pass inspection.

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Create an Emergency Fund | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

Family Balance Sheet

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. The total cost for the new tires and the dryer repair was $900. Several years ago, our other vehicle needed new tires to pass inspection and our hot water heater stopped working. Thanks for supporting Family Balance Sheet.

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Do You Have A Plan for Replacing Your Appliances?

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A warranty saved us a lot of money when our fairly new hot water heater unexpectedly broke last fall. I didn't and I found this article helpful, How to Avoid Refrigerator Repairs. When and where did you purchase the appliances? Do you have the owners manuals and receipts? Are they under warranty? 2 - Take proper care of appliances.

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CVS Coupon Matchups Week of 11/27/16

For the Mommas

Oreo, Nutter Butter, Chips Ahoy, or Lorna Doone Family Size 10 - 20 oz - 2/$7 or $4.39 Gold Emblem or Gold Emblem Abound Nut Pouches, 8 - 16 oz - 2/$10 Larabar, Kashi Go Lean, Clif, or Zone Perfect Bar, 1 ct - 4/$6 General Mills Cereal or Family Size Cereals, 16.9 - 26.8 2 Nabisco Cookie or Cracker Products, exp.

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