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Tax Appeals – What Do You Have To Lose?
Think you may be paying too much property tax? Chances are that if you feel your property taxes are way too high, in fact higher than they should be, you can get it rectified. Here’s what you need to do: file a tax appeal. Once the county assessor makes a determination that your home has been over valued according to other homes in the area, he or she will reduce the assessment significantly. You can expect to see as much as almost a twenty percent reduction in your property taxes.
Want To Rent Jet Skies Rather Than Pay Exorbitant Rates On Vacation Accommodations?
A great way to beef up your wallet while you’re on vacation is to carefully plan your accommodations well in advance. Many families opt to stay in rental properties that are privately owned and rented out during most months of the year. Though it can be vastly more expensive to rent furnished homes or condos in some areas like coastal regions, especially during peak summer months – the real savings surface with just a little savvy and time-sensitive tweaks.
If You Know What You’re Doing – Do It Yourself!
Why hire expensive contractors to do the work around your house (and outside) if you can manage it yourself? The amount of money saved can add up to more than enough to go on a vacation to rest those tired, achy muscles. But the charm in doing something to your own home is unparalleled. The key is to be sure that you are qualified to do the job you’re taking on. If that’s set, YOU’RE all set.
Some Pay Way, Way Less (Car Insurance)
One of those regular expenses we will always have to pay is car insurance and nothing hurts more than to dish out more cash than you need to. All it takes is a phone call, some investigative work and a close look at your circumstances. Surprisingly, some areas of the country – and even some areas within a particular region or state have hugely varying rates. If you are spending time in two or more different places during the year, have crossed a certain age, or if your travel mileage and usage has significantly reduced – you may be eligible for deep discounts or reductions in premium. It doesn’t hurt to ask.
Ask And You Shall Receive
It’s a novel concept but it DOES work. Just think of the myriad discounts you can get when you ask if they have any promotions, discounts, specials or affiliation advantages? Another great way to save some extra cash is to negotiate with your cell phone company. Again, you’ll never know what that salesperson may or may not be able to do unless you ask them. Online stock trading can be done with less if you call and ask them for a discount. Hotels can upgrade you to a better room, just for being a frequent flyer member of a partner airline. The possibilities (and savings) are endless!
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All it takes is a little innovation, some drive and the ability to get up and do what needs to be done when it needs doing – and you can easily walk away with thousands (or more) of savings every year. Do you have any great money saving tips? Post a comment below. We’d love to get in on the fun.
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