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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

What’s your best frugal win? While we were still renting an apartment, I researched areas with lower property taxes, scouted out my ideal neighborhoods, and waited for a smaller, less expensive house to come on the market. Another big win would be taking advantage of our great public library system.

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Cash-Out Refinancing: How It Works, When To Do It

Savings Corner

If you can get a lower rate than what you have and take out equity, it can be a win-win scenario. The balance doesn’t have to be repaid as long as the borrower lives in and maintains the home and pays their property taxes and homeowners insurance. Will I have to get a home appraisal for cash-out refinance?

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

I’ve shared before that April is the most expensive month of the year for us because our homeowners/auto insurance and property taxes are all due, along with any federal or state taxes that we might owe. These ladies are my tribe and we all look forward to our yearly getaway, so Zoom for the win!

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How to Say No When a Sibling Asks for Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Don’t forget to enter to win an iPad 3 here at PET. She has not been able to pay the real estate property taxes on your parent’s house (which she inherited) and has come to you for help. Only 1 day left. But what if you have a sibling that for one reason or another, repeatedly requests financial help.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I enjoy playing the game and I like to win. What’s your best frugal win? My personal best frugal win was marrying a guy who can and will fix almost anything. Being frugal is just playing with numbers – and winning. Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes.