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Escalation clause: This is my offer, but it’s really higher

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If you want to buy a house in a very competitive market, an escalation clause might be something to consider.An escalation clause automatically raises your offer on a house if there will definitely be competing offers.In a competitive market, an escalation clause could raise the bidders offer in increments, say $2,000, every time a higher competitive bid is received, until it … [Read more...] about Escalation clause: This is my offer, but it’s really higher

You Need a Budget

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Book reviewYou Need a Budget: The Proven System for Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle, Getting Out of Debt, and Living the Life You WantThey say more money, more problems, but in truth, financial security can solve a lot of headaches. Poor finances may contribute to stress, depression, divorces and sadly, even suicide. However, after reading You Need a Budget by Jesse … [Read more...] about You Need a Budget

COVID-19 relief may leave some with tax bills

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Each year, millions of people receive unemployment benefits. And each month, billions are paid out in benefits. Yet many folks fail to realize that they're required to pay taxes on unemployment benefits, as the federal government and many states consider it taxable income.The tax bills, both from the individual and government's perspective, are no small matter. In September … [Read more...] about COVID-19 relief may leave some with tax bills