Home ownership is viewed as a rite of passage for many in North America. But for many the path to home ownership can be confusing. After all, buying a home isn’t something people do that often, so there are many first-time home buyers. As the housing market fluctuates, the importance of having a solid foundation […]
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When it comes to the world of insurance, many millennials feel one of two ways: they’re too young to need it or it’s overwhelming to deal with. In addition, the very idea of insurance is viewed as an extra expense that doesn’t offer immediate benefits and usually gets put on the financial needs back burner. […]
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Tax season is well underway. While some of us have had our taxes completed and filed for several weeks, there are those of us who will plan on getting to it every week until April 17th is here. Wanting to delay the hours worth of paperwork for as long as possible is understandable, especially if […]
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So you want to take the plunge into becoming an Airbnb host, but not sure what to expect? You’ve come to the right place. I’ve asked hosts from around the U.S. to chime in with their tried-and-true tips, including what the process was like to become a host and things they wish they knew before […]
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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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Moving can be frustrating. Nobody likes having to deal with packing, carrying heavy stuff, and having to adjust to a new setting. I’ve moved several times in the last few years and each time has been a learning experience of what to do and what not to do. As I’ve learned from relocating to different […]
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This post is sponsored by our friends at Progressive. A couple days ago I used a new food delivery service for the first time. It was extremely easy to do and was done entirely online. It made me think of just how much can be done from our computer or smart phone. I’ve compared and […]
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Housing is probably one of the highest monthly expenses you’ll ever have. While owning a home one day is a common goal for many of us, sometimes it difficult to tell whether renting or buying a home will actually be better for our finances now and in the long run. Personally, I was always told […]
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Today our friend Andy from the Marriage Kids and Money blog is stopping by with a post on how to make money on your home. Note that many of these ideas apply to renters as well! Mortgages. Electric bills. Unexpected repairs. Owning a home can be quite expensive. Every day, it seems like there is […]
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This post is part of our series 7 Weeks to Your Best Finances. This series is meant to serve as a 7-week path to improving your finances. It will cover all the important topics like starting a budget, saving money, making money, investing, and more. To find out more and see all the tips and […]
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