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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I’m Mary, and it’s a pleasure to participate in Kristen’s Meet a Reader series. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes.

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The Best And Worst States To Retire In 2023, Ranked

Savings Corner

Iowa lands near the middle of the pack tax-wise. 23 for property taxes and No. 22 for state and local sales tax. Iowa also doesn’t tax Social Security benefits , and Iowans age 55 and older are exempt from paying state taxes on retirement income for tax year 2023. The state ranks No.

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