Maintenance Expenses

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Definition of 'Maintenance Expenses'

The costs incurred to keep an item in good condition and/or good working order. When purchasing an item that requires upkeep, consumers should consider not just the initial price tag, but also the item's ongoing maintenance expenses. Maintenance expenses are a major reason why home ownership can be more expensive than renting, for example. However, sometimes even items that are merely leased, not owned, such as a leased car, will require the owner to pay maintenance expenses.
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Investopedia explains 'Maintenance Expenses'

Examples of maintenance expenses for automobiles include gas, oil changes, alignment, tire replacement, brake fluid and car washes. Maintenance expenses for a house include lawn care, plumbing repairs, roof repairs, hazard insurance premiums and replacement of worn out appliances.
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'Maintenance Expenses'

  • How To Claim Home Office Expenses - Investopedia.com

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/1111/How-To-Claim-Home-Office-Expenses.aspx
    ... of the year. Often, repairs and maintenance expenses are missed because
    receipts have been lost or never received. The better you ...

  • Municipal Bond Tips For The Series 7 Exam

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    ... Gross revenue pledge: Debt service is paid first (from the gross revenues,
    operations and maintenance expenses are paid second. ...

  • Condo-Buying Walkthrough: Condominium Fees | Investopedia

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    ... If the fees seem too low, the development could be in disrepair, or it might not
    have enough reserves to handle unexpected maintenance expenses. ...

  • Commute Smart: Save Time, Money And The Earth - Investopedia.com

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    ... out The True Cost Of Owning A Car.) Here are some ways in which you can save on
    your commuting costs and avoid fuel and car maintenance expenses: 1. Carpool ...

  • Your Car: Fixer-Upper Or Scrap Metal?

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/08/car-repair-replace.asp
    ... If you've calculated one year of maintenance expenses, divide the number by 12.
    Compare this amount with the potential car payment you researched. ...

  • Downsize Your Home To Downsize Expenses

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/07/downsize.asp
    ... Cutting the Maintenance Over the long term, less space to maintain translates into ...
    Opportunities When you move to smaller place, reducing your expenses is just ...

  • How To Calculate ROI For Real Estate Investments

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/basics/11/calculate-roi-real-estate-investments.asp
    ... Types Of Investments But while the above equation seems easy enough to calculate,
    a number of variables including repair and maintenance expenses and methods ...

  • Is Now A Good Time To Invest In Real Estate? - Investopedia.com

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0611/Is-Now-A-Good-Time-To-Invest-In-Real-Estate.aspx
    ... Additionally, after paying the mortgage interest, insurance, property taxes and
    maintenance expenses for a number of years, the return made when you sell the ...

  • Condo-Buying Walkthrough: Condo Characteristics | Investopedia

    http://www.investopedia.com/university/condo-buyers-guide/condo-buyers-guide1.asp
    ... Monthly Dues Each unit owner is responsible for paying monthly, quarterly or annual
    dues to the association to cover management and maintenance expenses. ...

  • Retirement Living: Renting Vs. Home Ownership

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/retirement/07/buy-rent.asp
    ... Such issues as fluctuations in market value, expected/ unexpected maintenance expenses
    and insurance deductibles can comprise huge additional costs over and ...

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