*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* https://preservewm.com We've been keeping up with the latest headlines... here are two of our favorites worth sharing. ** Your Money ------------------------------------------------------------ The Russia-Ukraine conflict has escalated and coordinated sanctions against Russia have broadened. In markets, we think Russia’s outsized role in commodities may constrain already tight supply, boosting prices. Economically, implications may be more regional as Russia accounts for 3% of global GDP, though there may be spillover effects from trade, energy, and financial conditions. https://www.gsam.com/content/gsam/us/en/advisors/market-insights/market-strategy/global-market-monitor/2022/market_monitor_030422.html?sc_cid=gen~el~publ-sas-market-monitor~030422~VIEW-ONLINE_MARKET_MONITOR_030422.HTML~MDAzajAwMDAwMFNmUW5rQUFG&cid=PRODDM116399&bid=410791476 source: Haver Analytics and Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research ** Your Life ------------------------------------------------------------ Many people think that since property taxes are calculated and rolled into the final monthly mortgage payment, you don’t really need to pay attention to that amount. You just need to make sure that you can pay the monthly total. That’s not entirely true. Property taxes are important to States and local governments because this is critical revenue funding for services and maintenance of common areas such as roads. Even after the mortgage is fully paid, the payment of property taxes will continue. A high-value home can cost more to own than renting a much smaller place due to property taxes. Also, property tax assessments can change...and they rarely go down! 4 Reasons Why Knowing Your Property Tax is Important (https://www.firstsavingsmortgage.com/mortgage-blog/4-reasons-why-knowing-your-property-tax-is-important/) by First Savings Mortgage Corp https://www.linkedin.com/in/danheth/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosalynn-harvey-heth-mpa-ceps-3a3aa3191/ ** Complexity Simplified ------------------------------------------------------------ Metal credits cards are starting to become more commonplace. Banks are turning to metal because it is heavier and sturdier and therefore more durable. When it first debuted in 1999, it was used as a status symbol for payment and was given only by invitation. Now, many banks use metal credit cards. As your card expires, how do you dispose of your metal credit card? Shredding or cutting with scissors are no longer options. Here, Forbes delves into your options for disposal. Best Methods for Disposing of a Metal Credit Card (https://www.forbes.com/advisor/credit-cards/how-to-dispose-of-a-metal-credit-card/) by Chauncey Crail and Caroline Lupini ** Trivia ------------------------------------------------------------ A: Australia Q: Which kind of bulbs were once exchanged as a form of currency? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhgw6ggYkQg ** Back in 1969, this song reached #1 ------------------------------------------------------------ ============================================================ ** Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/preservewm) ** Twitter (https://twitter.com/preservewm) ** LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/preservewm/about/) Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. This email was sent to *|EMAIL|* (mailto:*|EMAIL|*) why did I get this? (*|ABOUT_LIST|*) unsubscribe from this list (*|UNSUB|*) update subscription preferences (*|UPDATE_PROFILE|*) *|LIST_ADDRESSLINE_TEXT|* *|REWARDS_TEXT|*

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