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Whether you’re purchasing a prefab dwelling, building a new construction home, or planning to fix up an older house, you’re probably excited about the prospect of closing the deal and moving in. Not so fast. Buying a home is an expensive proposition – the biggest investment that most families ever make. While you aren’t required to cover the
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At some point in your life, you’ve probably balanced a checkbook or seen someone do it. But do we really need to do that anymore?
When checking your account balance is as easy as logging into your bank’s mobile app, knowing how to balance a checkbook seems unnecessary. But it’s still an essential skill to ensure you’re not hit with avoidable fees or losses. Learn how to balance your checkbook and resolve any errors that you discover.
Paper checks are almost extinct. But not quite. It’s still critical to know how to write one. Some people still prefer them because of the paper trail they leave and the fees associated with accepting credit and debit cards. Fortunately, writing a check is simple once you understand how it works.
It has been really difficult lately for many people to make ends meet, and this is especially true for one-income families. Many families are confronted with a family member unexpectedly losing a job and going through unemployment. On the other hand, others deliberately choose to be a one-income family because it is the best decision for
Getting married is exciting, but it can also be stressful, especially when issues arise around money. If you’re newly married or about to settle down with your significant other, there are ways to manage your money together that can spare your relationship a lot of distress. Read on for our best tips.
Weddings can be expensive. And the amount you spend on food and drink for the reception is a big culprit. These modern wedding savings tips can help you limit what you spend on bites and beverages for your guests with minimal impact on how you experience your big day.
Because a rental is not your own, it can be challenging to make it feel as though it is – to customize your space to suit your tastes and give it those personal touches that make it feel like home. Also, because you may be planning to vacate your rental eventually, it can feel hard to
Many people are facing the prospect of reduced hours or losing their jobs as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads around the globe and companies are shutting their doors or reducing staff. If you’re worried you’re going to lose your job, it’s essential you start financially preparing to survive unemployment.
The silver bells of the holiday season certainly take their toll on your wallet. In a November 2019 Gallup poll, Americans said they expected to spend an average of $942 on holiday gifts. A record-breaking 37% of respondents said they would spend $1,000 or more. And the spending doesn’t stop with gifts. The holidays come
Proverbs 16:16 states, “How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!” This is sage advice, but not really a prevailing attitude in today’s culture, which would seem to reward folly rather than wisdom. Today, we often see people racking up huge bills on their credit cards to accumulate fancy
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