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But keep in mind that when you rent you are paying at least a portion (if there is more than one unit in the building) of the owner's real estate taxes, maintenance and even mortgage, all while building no equity.
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If I didn't get a senior citizen break on my R.E. taxes, mine would be $6,000 for a 1700 sf house with city services. I only had to pay partial taxes this year (new house) but they will probably be ~$4500 next year, guessing.
Illinois is one of the higher states for all combined taxes in the country. Not the highest, but right up there. That's why we currently have a population and business flight going on.
Illinois is one of the higher states for all combined taxes in the country. Not the highest, but right up there. That's why we currently have a population and business flight going on.
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Our property tax is close to 9,000 for a nominal 2200 sq ft house.
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I usually drink drip coffee at home and at work. Tastes great (to me) black.
But today, I came to work a little late and no one made a pot....so to economize I made a single serving K-cup of coffee instead.
I don't know if I did it wrong, but this stuff tastes vile. So bitter! Anyone else have a similar experience?
But today, I came to work a little late and no one made a pot....so to economize I made a single serving K-cup of coffee instead.
I don't know if I did it wrong, but this stuff tastes vile. So bitter! Anyone else have a similar experience?
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I’m usually at work by 6:00 am while the rest of my family is still asleep, and that means I have to make a thief’s exit with no coffee at all. Work place has one of these leased NewWay/NextWay or something coffee machines. I usually can’t wait till next saturday so I can have a nice cup of coffee at home.
I am still a fan of drip coffee.
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Indy's registered middle names are "Slightly Wicked". Jeez she was a pita. Anything that wasn't bolted down was hauled into the backyard, through the doggie door. Dog beds, rugs, pillows, shoes. She wasn't destructive, just industrious.
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My rates are $2,500 pa for a 731m² section with a 120m² house. The rates rose this year. They'll rise next year as well. After all the only certainties are death and taxes and at least death happens only once.
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This. Plus a little bit of profit for the landlord as well. If you move regularly it is usually still more cost effective to rent.
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We have a small espresso machine at work. I have a similar home espresso machine at home. The coffee is good. I won't ever drink instant. If there is no real coffee available I'll drink tea or rooibos
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@gnome What machine are you using?
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I’m going to get something, soon.
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I'm fine with drip. Currently running Eight O'Clock Columbian Peaks Medium roast.
Mmmm good.
Mmmm good.
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Greetings from southern Belize. Mostly we won't have signal here. It's nice to be back, after 11 years away.
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Well, if it's Hot or Not, Coffee Edition, here's my set-up (old pic, from back in Brooklyn) -
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It's only me, and I only drink coffee in the morning, so I simply use this at home and when on tour. You can drink right from it. I have a full size glass Bodum French press in case I ever get lucky again.
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IKR. It's probably the one thing that will keep me working until at least age 60. I have such good coverage through work (no referrals or pre-authorizations needed, at least for common things like MRIs, relatively low deductible of $1,350, max out-of-pocket of $6,000 year), and because of my unique situation I don't have to contribute to the cost. That's a hard thing to walk away from.