Monthly Archives: April 2010

Real Costs of Home Ownership

How Much Does It Really Cost to Own A Home?

Even these days, with real estate in a bit of a slump, new neighborhoods still pop up in my local area. I see signs on the new construction, and even in store parking lots, advertising that people can purchase a home for less than the cost of renting an apartment. But is that true. Even if you pay $1,000 a month for rent, and a sign advertises you can pay $750 for mortgage payments, will it still be a lighter burden on your budget?

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Tax Deductions You May Not Have Thought Of

Tax Deductions That Work

OK, it is crunch time for doing taxes now. Just be sure that in your rush to get your taxes done, you do not overlook some perfectly legal ways to reduce your bill or increase your tax return. Here are some tax deductions you may not have thought of. Keep in mind that this is not professional tax advice, but just stories of allowed deductions. Do your own due dilligence!

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