Texas Second in Nation with Highest Property Taxes and Rates

RealtyTrac® recently released its first-ever U.S. Property Tax Rates Report for 2014, which provides average property taxes and effective property tax rates for single family homes in more than 1,000 counties nationwide as well as by state and metropolitan statistical area. The report also provides a breakdown...

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Tips for Making a Smart Purchase

You work hard for your money and the last thing you want to do is waste it by buying the wrong product or investing in something of poor quality. So how do you know which product is the best? There is no definitive answer, of...

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8 Financial Lessons to Learn before You’re 40

By the time you reach age 40, you are likely settled in a job or career and hopefully have begun to save money for a retirement that seems eons away. But economists advise there are specific life/money lessons everyone reaching 40 should consider. From credit.com, here are...

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How to Prune Winter Weakened Trees

Heavy snow and ice, as well as frozen soil conditions, can damage cherished trees and shrubs in residential landscapes. Even areas without major snowfall like Texas, experience high winds and huge fluctuations in temperatures during winter. But homeowners can lessen the adverse effects of winter...

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