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How to Budget (and Pay) for Yearly Bills + a FREE Speadsheet

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They can cause a panic, especially when just one bill is into the four figures, like our property taxes or auto insurance! But let me show you how to budget (and pay) for yearly bills with a strategy I’ve used for years. Our list includes: home owner’s insurance – due yearly. Update your list.

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Create a Personal Escrow Fund | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

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Do you go into panic mode when your car insurance bill arrives? Does your property tax bill give you anxiety? That used to be me. Our homeowners insurance and property taxes are not tied in with our mortgage so we receive those bills and are responsible for paying them instead of the bank that owns the mortgage.

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Why You Should Be Skeptical of Financial “Rules of Thumb”

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Rules of thumb are often used to make various financial decisions. Rules of thumb can be useful in terms of starting points for deciding on what to do next. And what happens when you add in property taxes, utility, home insurance, and maintenance? Circumstances — And the Markets — Change.