Home Finances
How to Build Home Equity
Building home equity means building a monetary value you can access now or later by selling your home or taking out a home equity loan. Your home equity is calculated by subtracting what you owe on your home through a mortgage from the current value of your home if you were to sell it today. […]
Why Now Is a Good Time to Buy a House
While the real estate market has benefited home sellers for the past few years, many experts believe it’s quickly becoming a better time for buyers. Inflation has been a struggle for the U.S. throughout much of 2022 and the beginning of 2023, and this might make you think home prices will follow suit. However, the […]
How to Winterize Your Home to Avoid Costs in the Spring
Proper home winterization can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars. It is important maintenance to help protect your home from the natural impact that the winter weather and moisture can bring. It is essential to understand what you need to winterize correctly to protect your home from damage and keep the value as […]
5 Important Things to Look for When Buying a House
Finding the perfect home, buying it, and raising a family there has long been an American dream. Not everyone’s dreams look exactly that way, but most still aim to buy a home at some point in their adult life. It’s easy to be drawn to the aesthetic of a house when buying, but there are […]
5 Reasons Your Teen Should Get a Summer Job
Many parents wonder when the right time is to help their teens get a job. During the school year, it can be a tricky balance between focusing on their studies while trying to learn about all of the great things that come with being in the workforce. Some parents rationalize that their kids will have […]
Money-Saving Tips for Landscaping Your House
Everyone loves a well-manicured lawn with the perfect shrubs and surrounding flowers or other plants. Many people dream of their perfect yard to show off and be on full display throughout the summer. A lot of the work required to get there starts in the spring, but unfortunately, there’s a lot going on financially during […]
How to Prepare Financially for a Baby
One of the most significant changes in anyone’s life is when they welcome a new baby into their home and family. While it can be one of the most rewarding things anyone does, it’s also one of the most expensive. That’s why it’s important to prepare financially for your baby before delivery day. There are […]
Be Smart with Your Money: How to Get Financially Fit in 2022
The start of a new year is the perfect time to reassess how you’re doing in pretty much any area of your life. For example, January is the best revenue month for gyms because many people choose to prioritize physical fitness. The flip of one year to the next puts people in the right frame […]
How to Budget for Home Projects
A renovation project can add square footage, modern fixtures, value, and comfort to your home, but what does it take to get started? How much does a home renovation cost, and how much should you spend? Like most self-directed projects, once the idea to commit to a renovation takes hold, the question of budget rises […]
What is a savings account?
Whether you are a kid saving birthday money or an adult managing your finances, when you need to keep money somewhere because you don’t have plans to spend it, you either put it in a Piggy Bank or open a savings account. In principle, it is generally easier to pay daily expenses with cash or […]