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The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
After I became a mother, finances became much more complicated. We rented at first, but the rental situation in our new town was poor. While we were still renting an apartment, I researched areas with lower property taxes, scouted out my ideal neighborhoods, and waited for a smaller, less expensive house to come on the market.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 4, 2024
Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. I grew up in banking and held other finance-related positions during my working years.
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Family Balance Sheet
MAY 6, 2020
For many households, their finances and budgets are in limbo. Life, as we knew it came to a halt for so many of us in mid-March, and life going forward will forever be known as pre-pandemic or post-pandemic. My family’s finances have also been affected. What got us through financially? Everything changed.
Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 8, 2018
A budget could help you avoid late and insufficient funds fees, find money for an upcoming trip or expense, and ease a disagreement over finances in a marriage. Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. We have been using this system ever since.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 13, 2014
They might include things such as fees charged for obtaining a mortgage; cost of home inspections; homeowner’s insurance; title insurance and settlement fees; property taxes or transfer taxes. Deductible closing costs include points or prepaid interest on your mortgage and your share of the prorated property taxes.
Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 22, 2020
We had been renting for over 10 years and we were ready to find a property to move our business to and eventually build our net worth. Our business was doing very well, and we were excited about the opportunity to own a property outside of our home. Also, the monthly mortgage payment was less than our rent payment.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Would renting for another year or two improve your financial standing? Check your credit score Your credit score will help you determine your financing options; lenders use it (among other factors) to set the terms and rates of your loan. Secure your financing A preapproval is not the same thing as official approval.
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