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Four Reasons to Have a Gravel Driveway

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

According to The Washington Times : “The Rain Tax essentially charges homeowners for any surface of land they own that does not absorb rainwater. The ultimate goal, according to My Fox, is to reduce storm-water runoff and improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay.”. Gravel Doesn’t Cause The County to Raise Our Property Taxes.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

It’s important for my mental health to know we are doing what we can to protect our future selves. 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. What’s your best frugal win?

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Turbotax Premier Federal + State 2015 (PC) (Digital Code) ONLY $64.97 (Reg $99.99)

For the Mommas

Retirement tax help and our IRA tool helps you get more money back. Accurately deduct mortgage interest and property taxes. Guides you through the new health care law with ease. 5 federal e-files. Includes 1 State product download. Maximize charitable donations with ItsDeductible. Get more such hot deals HERE.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

Every night my first prayer is that this virus starts to mitigate, the curve flattens to a manageable level for our health care system, and lives are saved. Our business has definitely been affected with no end in sight. My second prayer is that my family gets through this crisis financially. Fortunately, we won’t be driving much.

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The Best And Worst States To Retire In 2023, Ranked

Savings Corner

To find some objective answers to the where-to-retire question, Bankrate crunched a bevy of statistics on costs of living, public health and other metrics to create a comprehensive ranking of the best and worst states to retire in the U.S. Iowa lands near the middle of the pack tax-wise. 23 for property taxes and No.

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

Family Balance Sheet

We have thought about moving to a larger home with more space, but a smaller home means lower utility bills, homeowners’ insurance premiums, maintenance, and property taxes. Health Sharing Ministry. Why We Chose Medi-Share, an affordable solution to traditional health insurance. Medi-Share Update: One Year Later.

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Things I’ve Learned During 30 + Years of Home Ownership

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Houses built in my area 10 years ago were built with inferior wallboard – causing mold and health issues for the occupants. They are hungry for the increased ‘revenue’ they will get from the sales and ongoing property taxes the increased populations will bring. Homes need more maintenance than you think.

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