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The Worst Financial Decisions I’ve Seen

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A relative of mine gradually lost income and assets over a 20 year period, having lifestyle downsizing forced on him multiple times and in multiple ways, from loss of cars all the way to loss of hot water for showering and money for food. Not paying your real estate taxes. If you don’t pay the taxes, you lose.

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Unintended Consequences

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A person, trying to help a family member figure out how to pay taxes on their home and thus be able to keep possession of the fully paid off home suggested that the family member take in a roommate to earn some extra money. The intention was to get some extra money and get the real estate taxes paid.

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7 Steps To Homelessness And What To Do If You Get There

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

She charged up credit cards to buy food and clothing. Don’t Pay Your Taxes. She stopped paying income tax on the rare occasions when she did have income and did not pay county real estate taxes. She gets all her food from the food pantry, which she visits on her bicycle.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Tax Rebate Blog: How Much Can you Earn Before Paying Tax in 2011 Tax allowances and brackets change each year. This post shows highlights how much you can earn before you need to pay tax. 20′s Finances: Hiring a Property Manager: What it Offers You Real Estate Investments can be time consuming.

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