Savings Corner
DECEMBER 27, 2023
NerdWallet’s calculator doesn’t include tax data, which can vary by and within metropolitan areas. The expenses that factor into cost of living can include housing affordability, transportation expenses, food prices and entertainment costs. According to the latest BLS data, consumers average over $8,000 per year on food expenses.
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. 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. Enjoying some outdoor time.
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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.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 11, 2020
I’ve shared before that April is the most expensive month of the year for us because our homeowners/auto insurance and property taxes are all due, along with any federal or state taxes that we might owe. 2 – Start stockpiling food. Fortunately, we won’t be driving much.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 14, 2011
The couple managed to live an entire month off of just one dollar a day for food expenses. Any housing related insurance fees and property taxes are also important to include. Food costs would be a sum of the total of how much money it would cost to feed your family on a monthly basis. Clothes are a necessity.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 4, 2024
manicures pedicures expensive or trendy clothes and shoes brand-name foods gym memberships a large-screen TV, streaming services, movies the latest phones and tech gadgets fine wines alcohol cigarettes credit card debt The list goes on. Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes.
Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 8, 2018
Many years ago, our cash flow sucked, we put Christmas on a credit card, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for a large tax bill. A zero-based budget is planning for every single dollar of after-tax income. If your paychecks are inconsistent, you will need to cautiously estimate your after-tax income.
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