Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

NerdWallet’s calculator doesn’t include tax data, which can vary by and within metropolitan areas. How is this tool different from other resources out there? Home prices, property taxes and monthly rents vary from state to state, city to city, town to town and even neighborhood to neighborhood.

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Calculators Tools Transportation Healthcare 52

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Don’t forget that removing someone from a mortgage doesn’t remove them from the deed of the home, which may require filing a legal document called a quitclaim deed (check your state’s property laws for guidance). To get rid of FHA mortgage insurance. Where do I find more information on mortgage refinancing?

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Calculators Refinancing Insurance Homeowner Insurance 40

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2018

I’ve been working behind the scenes on a tool that I personally use to track and organize our finances: Family Budget Spreadsheets. 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. This is a 12 month spreadsheet.

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Budgeting Budget Family Property Taxes 160

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Necessary expenses could be: – Home: Mortgage/rent, utilities, insurance, taxes, necessary repairs. – Transportation: loan payments, fuel, insurance, service/repairs, necessary parking/tolls. More budgeting resources: How to Budget and Save for Large Yearly Expenses, such as taxes, home owners and auto insurances.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133