I lived in the rob Peter to pay Paul thing for nearly 25 years. It's a terrible way to live. Things are marginally better now, but if I have to start paying for a helper, they won't be.

At least taxes is not something I have to deal with unless I buy something that's not food or clothing.

Our property tax bill was always separate, so we had much the same dilemma. That's a thing of the past thanks to a deceased 100% disabled vet husband.