The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. We rented at first, but the rental situation in our new town was poor. Nine years later, the rent for similar homes in our neighborhood is double the cost of our mortgage! Enjoying some outdoor time. Childhood joy.

Kids and Family 185

Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 185

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The expenses that factor into cost of living can include housing affordability, transportation expenses, food prices and entertainment costs. Whether that’s a mortgage or rent, a large percentage of your salary will go toward your housing expenses. What is the breakdown of the cost of living? There are ways to trim that down.

Calculators 52

Calculators Tools Transportation Healthcare 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

The couple managed to live an entire month off of just one dollar a day for food expenses. This would include your monthly mortgage payment or rent payment. Any housing related insurance fees and property taxes are also important to include. The project was called the One Dollar Diet Project. Clothes are a necessity.

Money 159

Money Property Taxes DSL Frugal Lives 159

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Iowa lands near the middle of the pack tax-wise. 23 for property taxes and No. 22 for state and local sales tax. Iowa also doesn’t tax Social Security benefits , and Iowans age 55 and older are exempt from paying state taxes on retirement income for tax year 2023. The state ranks No.

Iowa 52

Iowa West Virginia Healthcare Delaware 52

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

When they got married, they bought a duplex so that the rent money from the tenant in the upstairs apartment would pay the mortgage. I enjoy good food even though I don’t like to cook it – maybe especially because I don’t like to cook it. Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes.

Green And Frugal 180

Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

This could be your rent/mortgage, utilities, loan payments, anything that has a due date. Necessary expenses could be: – Home: Mortgage/rent, utilities, insurance, taxes, necessary repairs. – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. Sample Budget Calendar. For informational purposes only.

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Budget Budgeting Financial Goals Goals 133