Buying a tiny home could be a mistake When it comes to a tiny home, less may not always be more. It’s a trend that’s sweeping home improvement channels. Like, really tiny homes. And while they can be cute the price per square foot isn’t. They are considered a mobile home with running water and plumbing, appliances, […]
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Homeowner’s Maintenance Checklist
Yearly Home Maintenance Owning a home can be the most exciting time of your life. Most people probably first think of the financial responsibility. Don’t let yourself forget about the time and labor that home ownership also requires. Keeping up with regular home maintenance tasks will keep you from future headaches and wasted money. It […]
How Will Trump Affect The US
There are a lot of issues that Mr. Trump will need to address during his presidency. The key is to understand how will Trump effect the US. How will Trump and Congress get along? Republicans have control of the White House, the Senate and the House, but that doesn’t mean he will have an easy time […]
Buying A Home Comfortably
Buying A Home Comfortably When you begin your home search it is always a good idea to figure out how much home you can comfortably afford. You may have been preaqualified for a certain amount but will that allow you to live as you would like to live. We are going to take a look […]
FHA Loosens Condo Requirements
Condos, which are often popular housing options for many younger and first-time homebuyers, are also viable living arrangements for older homeowners who seek a more active and urban lifestyle, or a more maintenance-free quality of life. Current blanket certification policies, however, have restricted not only many would-be buyers from purchasing condo units, but have also […]
8 Red Flags On A Seller Disclosure
8 Red Flags On A Seller Disclosure Buying a home is a little like falling in love. When you first start dating, you’re smitten. Which also means you’re more likely to overlook some critical flaws that might otherwise slowly crack away at your relationship down the road, potentially leading to heartbreak. Such is the case […]
Promises and Price Tags
“Promises and Price Tags” is a comprehensive fiscal analysis of the policies put forward by presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. The full report is available as a printer-friendly PDF (57 pp.), and the Chartbook can be viewed here. Executive Summary The next president will enter office with the national debt at post-World War II record […]
Improving Your Financial Freedom
Improving Your Personal Financial Freedom Improving your personal finances may seem impossible and being in debt can be a stressful experience. No matter what your circumstance is, if you signed for a loan, you are obligated to pay it back. If you have a life altering experience like losing a job, getting into an accident, or […]
Why Your Score May Have Dropped
4 Surprising Reasons Why Your Scores Might Have Dropped By ANNA TRINH You’re on top of your finances — your payment history is flawless, you keep your utilization below 30 percent and your accounts are in good standing. However, when you log in to receive your eagerly awaited score update, you see that your score […]
Detox Your Spending
Summer spending is one of the highest moments of our financial yearly budget. It is filled with vacations, extra food because the kids are home, daycare expense increases, parties, events and more. What is a financial cleanse? A financial cleanse is similar to a diet. After overindulging in too many sweet treats or fast food […]
