We are a few days from closing escrow on our old home, which means that our house would be sold by the time this article is published. YES! Finally! Selling the house during a pandemic took way longer than we thought. Aside from the ordeal being financially painful, I had quite a bit of anxiety […]
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You’ve noticed lately that Mom and Dad are starting to show signs of aging. Cobwebs and dust may be appearing in the previously spotless living room, or they’ve been forgetting things like appointments and medication. But your parents adamantly refuse to even consider moving to an assisted living facility or nursing home. According to AARP, […]
What does “Rent To Own! No Financing Necessary!” really mean? I did some digging.
Have you refinanced your mortgage yet? And I know this sounds like a commercial, but you are likely missing out on some savings if you haven’t looked at refinancing options. With rates at historic lows, many homeowners already cashed in by refinancing in the last couple of months. In fact, the mortgage lender I worked […]
Is recasting your mortgage right for you? Do you know what it is, and how to request one from your lender? Now that I firmly planted my foot in the land of the unfree with a fresh new mortgage, I set out to see if there are any quick and painless ways to reduce the […]
Seeking “perfection” is a noble mindset, but it can also lead to a lot of financial problems.