Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

You can shop around to get the best deal on some items, such as home insurance, but you can’t control the costs for things like taxes and government fees. Closing costs include loan and service fees, taxes, government fees and insurance premiums. Property tax is for your prorated share of yearly property taxes.

Calculators 52

Calculators Property Taxes Insurance Illinois 52

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Years ago, there was a month where I hadn’t planned on a large property tax bill and I wasn’t sure where we were going to find the money. One summer, we didn’t have enough money to cover vacation and some day trips, so we hosted a yard sale to find the extra cash. This is a 12-month spreadsheet.

Budgeting 130

Budgeting Budget Family Property Taxes 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2018

There was a month in 2013 where I hadn’t planned on a large property tax bill and I wasn’t sure where we were going to find the money. One summer, we didn’t have enough money to cover a vacation and some day trips, so we hosted a yard sale to find the extra cash. This is a 12 month spreadsheet.

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Budgeting Budget Family Property Taxes 160

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 13, 2014

Common commission percents of your property’s sales price can range from 3 – 7% – which add up fast. 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.

Real Estate 186

Real Estate Taxes Insurance Property Taxes 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 6, 2014

The sales tax, plus the ongoing higher property tax and insurance are really turning him off – and the van does fine if we drive it locally or just for a few hours to the lake. Really think about the extra insurance. When I priced it, the daily rate to add insurance was around $25!

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Rental Car Cars Car Rent 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2014

By purchasing used vehicles you save on the initial car price, the sales tax you pay upon purchase as well as the property tax you pay each year and the amount you need to insure it. I saved to send kids to college first, before retirement.

Real Estate 180

Real Estate College Psychology Property Taxes 180

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Homeowners insurance in Iowa is also below the national average. Iowa lands near the middle of the pack tax-wise. 23 for property taxes and No. 22 for state and local sales tax. Iowa’s median home price is $239,400, per Redfin data — well below the nationwide median home price of $388,800.

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