Going green is great for the environment, but that’s not the only benefit. When you make green upgrades in your home, it can also lead to some major savings. Solar panels: The upfront cost is big, but the long-term savings are huge. Solar panels will cost several thousand dollars to install, but ongoing maintenance costs are […]
How to Get a Mortgage Without Financially Freaking Out
Wondering how to get a mortgage, but scared to death you’ll mess things up? To be sure, buying a house is exciting, but there’s a fine line between excitement and pure, unadulterated fear. This emotional roller coaster can be partly explained by the fact that “money represents so much more than just currency,” according to Emily Stroud, a […]
Claiming Property Taxes on Your Tax Return
Some states, cities and counties assess property taxes on various types of property you own that produce income, such as tools and other equipment. Every local district has its own list of what type of property is taxed and specifies how taxpayers should determine the item’s taxable value. For example, Miami-Dade County in Florida requires taxpayers to […]