Last week, I published the post Positives of Renting Your Next Home. It can be hard to decide what you should do, as there are positives and negatives of both renting and buying your next home. While there are many positives of renting your next home, there are also many positives of buying your next...
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How will adding a pet to your family change your budget?
Pets can be expensive. And, if you spoil your pets like crazy, then you might find yourself spending hundreds of dollars each month on your pet. Some don’t think about all of the expenses that come with adding a pet to your family. How will adding a pet to your family change your budget?
Positives of Renting Your Next Home
With real estate currently in a whirlwind, you are probably wondering if you should buy or rent your next home. It can be hard to decide what you should do, as there are positives and negatives of both renting and buying your next home. Next week we will discuss positives or buying your next home,...
Tips For Better Negotiation
Since this is a personal finance blog, I’m going to guess that one of the reasons that you are reading is because you want to put more money in your pocket. Whether that means that you are trying to cut your expenses or because you want to increase your income, being a better negotiator will...
Do you use coupons?
Have you ever seen the show Extreme Couponers. If so, then you are probably like me and are extremely shocked whenever someone managers to get $700 worth of free groceries. Couponing in something that I do not do enough of. Do you coupon? Do you EXTREME coupon? Why or why?
How To Increase Your Credit Score And Get What You Want
The other day we discussed why your credit score is important. Since I have probably scared some of you, now we will talk about ways to increase your credit score so that you can get the interest rates, jobs, and pricing that you want. The things below will not kill you. At least I hope...
Your Credit Score Is Important
When you are young and you get your very first credit card or your first loan, you may not be entirely thinking about your credit score. But, you should be thinking about it! No, I’m not saying that you should think about your credit score every second of your life. However, it should be on...
Do you want to help the world but can’t give money?
This is a personal finance blog where we can be real about money. Even though you are on a budget, it does not mean that you can’t help others. You may not be able to financially help others, but you can help them in other days, which usually go a lot further. Also, giving your...
Common Expenses When Deciding To Go To College
College is very expensive. If you just look at average tuition costs, then your mind will most likely be blown. However, if you add in everything else that comes along with going to college, then you will most likely be even more shocked. Below are common expenses that you may come across when deciding to...
Costs of Owning a Pet
Pets are a wonderful thing. I love having my pets and they mean the world to me. However, I have seen many people get ahead of themselves and buy a pet before they truly are ready. If you have never owned a pet before, then the costs may amaze you. Costs in the first year....