Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 24, 2021
They can cause a panic, especially when just one bill is into the four figures, like our property taxes or auto insurance! I built a monthly system to set aside money specifically for our yearly bills and while I still dread writing those large checks, I am no longer paralyzed by it. Set aside that new number every month.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
This year may go down in real estate history as the year of correction. Whatever the economic state of the real estate market, buying a house can be an exciting and emotional process. Get started: Contact several local real estate agents and talk with them about your needs before choosing one.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 5, 2012
Perhaps your sibling has a drug problem and wants to buy more drugs with the money. We all know that giving or lending money to a friend or relative can be a recipe for disaster. Have a policy (have to talk over with the wife or I don’t mix money with family relationships).
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 27, 2014
Ten years after I earned that BA, I was back in community college earning credits to become a computer programmer – a field I did research beforehand and one which provided ample returns on my time and money investment. Consequently, I overpaid for cars and real estate my entire life and I let others underpay me for my services.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 26, 2011
If you own real estate, you have been, or someday will be, confronted with a rise in your assessed property value. This usually leads to an increase in your real estate taxes! Increases in your assessed value can sometimes be negotiated downward, saving you tax money. What is assessed value?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 13, 2014
Your best strategy may involve situations such as waiting until your income levels go down; gifting your property instead of selling it; waiting for the market prices to go up; selling now, even if at a loss; or living in your property for awhile before you sell it. Real Estate agent commission : Negotiable!
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Closing costs are fees you pay to finalize a real estate transaction. A more detailed list of closing costs appears below, and your real estate agent can help estimate yours for your area and loan type. Tax monitoring and research fees pay for verifying the amount and payment of property taxes.
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