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Net Worth | March 2024

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Net Worth | February 2024

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Net Worth | January 2024

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Life & Money Real Estate

How to Budget When Buying a House: A Comprehensive Guide

When purchasing your first home, the journey begins long before you pick out your dream house or sign on the dotted line. It starts with a fundamental step that can make the difference between a wise investment and a financial misstep: budgeting.  It helped me have a paid off house before I was 30. Navigating […]

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2023 Net Worth | December + Annual Summary

Welcome to the 2023 year-end edition of our net worth tracker. I’ll review our December net worth as usual and then take a look at how 2023 treated us overall. I started tracking our net worth when this blog started, which was at the beginning of September 2019. I started by creating the Net Worth […]

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Net Worth | November 2023

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Top 15 Tips: Your Year-End Financial Checklist

As 2023 winds down, it’s time to gear up for a financially savvy 2024! We’ve got you covered with expert tips to boost your savings, slash your tax bill, and keep your financial goals on track. Max Out Retirement Contributions Employer Retirement Plans Deadline: Ensure contributions to employer-sponsored retirement plans like 401(k)s are completed by […]

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What Is The Standard Deduction? Updated For 2024

Navigating the complexities of tax filing can often seem daunting, especially when it comes to understanding deductions. One critical aspect of the tax filing process is the decision between itemizing deductions and opting for the standard deduction.  What Is The Standard Deduction? The standard deduction is a fixed amount that taxpayers can subtract from their […]

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What Are Itemized Deductions? Updated For 2024

As taxpayers navigate the complexities of filing their tax returns, one key decision stands out: whether to take the standard deduction or to itemize deductions.  Itemized deductions offer a tailored approach to reducing taxable income, allowing taxpayers to deduct specific eligible expenses like mortgage interest, state taxes, and charitable donations.  What Are Itemized Deductions? Itemized […]

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2024 & 2023 Federal Income Tax Brackets: A Side by Side Comparison