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? Whether that’s a mortgage or rent, a large percentage of your salary will go toward your housing expenses.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

When they got married, they bought a duplex so that the rent money from the tenant in the upstairs apartment would pay the mortgage. It’s a tool, and it provides security and options. Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

This could be your rent/mortgage, utilities, loan payments, anything that has a due date. Necessary expenses could be: – Home: Mortgage/rent, utilities, insurance, taxes, necessary repairs. You can’t cut back on your rent or mortgage payment, but you can find ways to save money on your groceries.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

As a child and teen, I painted (inside and out), mowed and trimmed, punched holes in concrete to install decorate iron railings, worked with hand and power tools and helped my parents do everything from putting up a garage to putting up storm windows. Yet, over the years, I kept discovering new things about home ownership.

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