Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. I’m sure all of you have noticed. Decorations for the holiday have been out at all retail stores since the day after Christmas most likely, and you are probably seeing many advertisements about the holiday as well. Some people go all out for Valentine’s Day, but we usually...
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How Much House Should You Buy?
This week we have been talking a lot about selling your home. Well, after your home finally sells, you will probably want a new place to live. One of the questions on your mind is probably about how much you should buy. This applies to both total size (as in square foot), and also with...
How Much Money Did You Save Last Year?
I found this interesting infographic the other day. Did you know that only one in three people saved money last year? I also read the other day that less than 20% of people have saved more than one penny so far in 2014.
How To Sell Your Home More Quickly
There are many reasons for why you would want to sell your home more quickly. A slower selling home may mean that you will lose money because you will have to pay the mortgage and expenses on the home for each month that it doesn’t sell. Also, you may not be able to buy your...
Increasing The Value Of Your Home
We are wanting to sell our home within the next year, and because of that we have been spending a little bit of money to fix up our house. Even though we don’t plan on selling for quite some time, we are starting to fix it up now so that we don’t have to do...
How To Get Rid Of Debt
Do you have any debt? Maybe a mortgage, credit card debt, student loans, or something else? Whether you have “good” debt or “bad” debt, you probably want to eliminate it. Here are four ways to eliminate your debt. 1. Cut your budget. Do you have a budget? I guess we should probably start with that...
Tax Mistakes That You May Be Making
With tax time being right around the corner, you are probably really dreading it. Not many people look forward to taxes unless they are getting money back of course. There are many tax mistakes that you may be making. Not telling the truth on your tax return. When doing your taxes, always be truthful about...
Find a Job in North Carolina – Top Employment Opportunities
Job seekers in North Carolina can take comfort in knowing that the economies in most of the state’s metropolitan areas are on the rise. Not only that, but the state’s unemployment rate dropped to 7.4 percent in November of 2013, which is a decrease of 2 percent from November 2012. While job listing sites like...
How To Create an Effective Budget That Will Work
Surprisingly, many people do not have a budget. I think a budget can intimidate some families, and that is why there is no budget in place. A budget is a great thing though. With a budget, you can learn about where you are over spending, learn how to save money, and so on. You may...
What You Can Cut Out Of Your Budget Part 2
Yesterday, I published What You Can Cut Out Of Your Budget Part 1. Today, you will learn a few other ways that you can save some extra money. Are you looking to save some extra cash and cut items out of your budget? Maybe you need to save some extra money so that you can...