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What is one thing you wish you learned in school growing up? For many people, the answer includes how to file taxes, buy a house, or manage money effectively. While these are crucial life skills, many individuals are left to teach themselves how to handle them. However, it does not have to be this way […]

Knowing how to balance your budget, how to save up for big purchases, and how to manage financial tools like credit cards or loans are all major aspects of financial literacy: a concept that describes how well you can understand and leverage smart financial strategies. Although financial literacy is incredibly important for long-term success and […]

Real estate investing is widely regarded as a great way to build wealth. Not only do you not need any degrees or certifications, but you can also find creative ways to fund your first deal even if you don’t have any capital of your own. Here’s the burning question everyone wants to know the answer […]

The housing market has certainly seen its fair share of ups and downs in the last ten years. Before the bubble bursting circa 2007, home values were historically high, and the rate of appreciation was unsustainable. Inevitably, the health of the housing market experienced a serious regression. The stumble plunged the entire U.S. housing market […]

Home buying hurdles exist — but research, creativity and flexibility will help you clear them. Home buyers today face tough challenges — housing prices have soared, a dollar doesn’t go as far as it once did and rent is more expensive than the past. How are people today making such a large purchase despite these […]

If you live in an area where the risk for drought is high, you’ll want to start preparing your home – and yourself – for a drought. To help you get started, we’ve gathered information to help you assess your water needs and come up with a plan for conserving your water supply. Keep reading […]

There are many important steps to buying or selling a house. One aspect that homebuyers and sellers often have questions about is the home appraisal process and how it impacts them in regards to the home sale. It’s important for both buyers and sellers to understand this process so that your home purchase, or sale, goes […]

Whether you’re buying your first home or upgrading your current one, your dog deserves a home where it feels comfortable, loved, and cared for. And, if you have some extra space and want to do something special for your four-legged friend or are introducing a new dog into your home for the first time, there are many basic home […]

When you buy a home, you’ll need to have home insurance to cover a variety of unexpected events that could do damage to your home. Typically, your homeowner’s insurance policy includes coverage for repairs in the event your home is damaged in a fire. But if your home is located in a high-risk location for fire […]

If you’ve lived in your current home for many years, you may reach the point where you’ve made your final mortgage payment or are very close to paying off the house. Congratulations – this is a major accomplishment in the journey of homeownership. Your home now represents pure equity; funds that could come in handy […]