As I contemplated purchasing my first home, my friends and family reminded me of the new costs that come with homeownership. Although I confidently nodded my head that yes, I was aware of the consequences, I’m just beginning to learn exactly what they meant. Most of us are prepared for costs like homeowner’s insurance, property […]
Everyone makes home improvements for different reasons, but most of the time they’re either a necessity (maybe a roof repair), something for personal enjoyment, or intended to increase a home’s market value. In fact, about 53% of adults in the U.S. have completed a home improvement project within the last year. Whether you’re getting ready […]
People often reminisce about the good ol’ days but those times weren’t always that great. I don’t even remember when I walked into the local bank branch last, but here I was, waiting in line just to let the clerk process a deposit into my daughter’s savings account. Was the place busy because it was […]
It should come as no surprise that losing weight and eating healthier sits at the top of Statistic Brain’s 2017 New Year’s Resolution survey results. Roughly 21.4 percent have made this one of our goals, and if the statistics remain true, about 9.2 percent of us will feel successful at following through come December. Did […]
Black Friday is approaching, so if you’re among the majority of Americans who waited until this month to do your holiday shopping, it’s time to formulate a game plan. One reason we tend to put off shopping is that we don’t know what to get for the people on our list, as trying to find […]
My husband and I have been saving every extra bit of income for a specific item over the last few months. We didn’t want to just charge the credit card, so we deliberately said ‘no’ to some smaller things along the way and, quicker than I anticipated, saved the amount we needed. Now I can’t […]
