4 Ways to Invest Your Tax Refund
It’s always a pleasant surprise when you get a big tax refund. After all, at the end of another year of late hours and long weeks, isn’t it nice to receive a sudden cash influx? But many people struggle to…
It’s always a pleasant surprise when you get a big tax refund. After all, at the end of another year of late hours and long weeks, isn’t it nice to receive a sudden cash influx? But many people struggle to…
You’ve been to so many open houses that you’re starting to feel like a real estate expert. But it paid off! You finally found your dream home and made an offer. But the time for making big decisions isn’t over.…
If you’re a homeowner, you might think that all the recent talk of low mortgage rates doesn’t affect you. But that isn’t true — they may be your key to savings. Even if you had a sizable down payment or…
If you’re thinking about buying pretty much anything today, it’s second nature to start looking online. But purchasing a home isn’t like buying a new pair of shoes. If you want to find the best deals and services, it's time…
As the days get shorter and temperatures begin to drop, indoor living becomes the norm. But just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean your home’s interior has to be chilly, too! With a little imagination — and redecoration — you…
You’ve spent years handing over your hard-earned cash to a landlord. But what do you really have to show for it? Life as a renter can be frustrating, as well as expensive. But is the huge financial commitment of homeownership…
You’ve just purchased insurance for your new home. But now you’re wondering if you’ll receive reimbursement if your detached workshop or beloved antique vase is damaged in a fire. The ins and outs of homeowners insurance can be tricky, but…
You love your neighborhood and you have a steady job, but there’s one thing bothering you: You’re still renting. What you really want is to find a place where you can put down some roots. But you don’t have enough…
You're thinking of buying your first home — a place to call your own. But, like many, you don't even know where to begin. The process of buying a home seems so complicated and expensive. Don’t worry! We can walk…
There’s nothing like walking into a house and realizing it’s the one — your dream home! But before you go house hunting, you should get preapproved for a loan that’s just as perfect for you. Making sense of the financial…