You have finally received the keys to your home. Buying a new home is usually stressful for most people. There are so many things that you have to go through before you finally get your home (the pre-approval process, shopping around for the home, making a contract, counter-offers, home inspections, and so on). After going...
Category: Personal Finance
Things That Increase Your Audit Risk
It’s tax time. I’m sure all of you know. If you haven’t filed your taxes yet for the year, then you are probably in the process of doing so (or, at least I hope so!). One thing that you don’t want to happen is being audited by the IRS. Usually your chances are very low,...
What You Need To Know About Early Retirement
Have you ever thought about retiring early? Or is your plan to work forever? I’m going to assume that you would like early retirement, but you may have always thought that it was impossible. Early retirement is possible. You don’t always need millions upon millions of dollars in the bank either. Here is how you...
Ways That Being Cheap Could Cost You Money
Everyone has been cheap at some point in their life. Sometimes being cheap can save you money, but other times it may end up actually costing you money. Don’t you hate whenever that happens? Here are 10 ways when being cheap can actually cost you more money. Trying a new food product because it’s cheaper....
Reducing Your College Costs
College is expensive. I don’t know many people who would say otherwise. According to BigFuture, the average annual tuition cost for an in-state student at a public four year college is $8,655. For out-of-state students, that figure jumps to $21,706. The average private college cost approximately $29,056 annually. Private college costs also can climb significantly...
How To Determine The Right Car For Your Needs
If you’re in the market for a new car, you may find yourself stressed. There are so many different options out there that it can be easily overwhelming. Between the different brands (do you want a Chevy, Ford, Dodge, or one of the many, many other car brands), different types (truck, car, SUV, maybe?), fuel...
Why You Should Work When You Are In School
Working while you are in college can be a really great thing. Whether you work a part-time job of only 10 hours, or if you can manage a full-time job while attending school, there are many positives that will make doing both at the same time well worth it. I will say that if you...
Wedding Registry Advice – Everything You Need To Know
If you are in the middle of planning your wedding, one thing that you may be excited for is registering for gifts for your wedding. You can usually register for items in the actual store, or online. Whatever you do, make sure that the store keeps track of what is bought and what is not...
Renovations That Add Value To Your House
If you are thinking about selling your home, then you may be thinking about different things that you can do to your home to sell it a little more quickly and/or to have your house sell for a higher price. Enjoy this infographic I found, it should be helpful!
Financial Topics To Discuss With Your Significant Other
The time has finally come. You have gotten serious with someone and you are about to get married or on the path to get married. When you are at this point in time, there are many financial topics that you should discuss with your loved one. I have seen many relationships that end in disaster...