Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 16, 2011
This extra money can be used to fund your retirement account or pay down some bills. Regardless of what purpose you decide to use this money for, it is always a good idea to get a lower mortgage payment whenever possible. Let’s take a look at 5 ways to save money on your mortgage. Get a property tax assessment.
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
How did you get interested in saving money? At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. I was searching for ways to cut back on expenses and found this blog. I quickly became a daily reader. Childhood joy.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 4, 2014
When I was growing up, my ideas about money were limited. Save money in a bank account (or perhaps a company retirement plan). Even though we bought a house in 2007, I never once expected it to be a money-maker. We have to pay for maintenance and property taxes and the interest on the loan. Get a good job.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 14, 2011
Any housing related insurance fees and property taxes are also important to include. Food costs would be a sum of the total of how much money it would cost to feed your family on a monthly basis. Related posts: Saving Money By Trying to Live a “Pioneer Lifestyle&#. Also, remove DSL and cable modem expenses.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 6, 2014
I’ve been trying to persuade my hubby to go ahead and get a newer van – we’ve got the money set aside for it, but so far no luck. The sales tax, plus the ongoing higher property tax and insurance are really turning him off – and the van does fine if we drive it locally or just for a few hours to the lake.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 4, 2024
How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) We knew it would be a balancing act, so we were working on saving money long before the wedding.
Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 22, 2020
We have thought about moving to a larger home with more space, but a smaller home means lower utility bills, homeowners’ insurance premiums, maintenance, and property taxes. My grocery strategies: How to Save Money on Groceries. While our income has grown over the years, our home expenses have stayed the same.
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