Ten or so years ago it wasn’t common to have home or apartment security cameras. They were either cost prohibitive, overly complex, or both. Ring is one of the companies that changed that. Most people are familiar with Ring because of the Ring Video Doorbell, but they also offer a wide range of other products […]
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One of the arguments for renting instead of buying is the fact that you don’t have to pay for repairs and maintenance. Unexpected home expenses is one reason why many in the personal finance space recommend homeowners have an extra-healthy emergency fund. “Small” unexpected expenses of $100-$300 can add up quick, and big expenses […]
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I bought my first home at twenty-four. It was a fixer-upper that was livable, yet it was clear everything would need updating over the course of the next five-to-ten years. Looking back I think it’s safe to say I jumped into home ownership instead of carefully weighing the pros and cons. I didn’t think […]
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Moving into your own apartment is a big step for a lot of people. I know when I first moved out on my own, I really wanted to make my little apartment feel homey. Even though it wasn’t much, it was something I was really proud of at the time. Since I didn’t have a […]
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I have a confession to make. I’m a Minnesotan that dreads the winter. Yep, I said it. As soon as those leaves start to turn and the air gets chilly my palms start to sweat. Except I don’t hate winter for all the reasons you think I do. It’s not because of the black ice, […]
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All – this will be Erin’s last post for Young Adult Money as a regular contributor. She started writing for us over two years ago(!) You can see her first post from October 2014 here. Erin has been a huge asset to Young Adult Money and we wish her the best with her blog, her […]
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Given the rising cost of child care in recent years, stay-at-home parents can provide a great benefit to their family’s financial situation. While child care rates vary from state to state and depending on how many children you have and how old they are, research from the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral […]
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This post is from our regular contributor, Kristi. Homeownership can sometimes feel like the money-sucking black-hole of finances. Foundations crack, termites eat your structure, pipes burst, and wiring fails…the list is endless. No matter how much time, effort, and money you put into the property, things keep breaking. There’s no question that homes require a […]
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This post is from our regular contributor, Kristi. Many Americans view homeownership as the quintessential achievement of the American dream. Two kids, two cars, a home with a white picket fence, and money set aside to last through the retirement years. The picturesque malarkey of Hollywood. I was one of those doe-eyed believers in the […]
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