Why Proper Budgeting Will Keep You in Love With Your New House
I’m coming to the end of my new house budgeting kick. But I couldn’t leave the topic without commenting on a few other budget considerations when buying a new place.…
Category: Fundamentals
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Four Budget Busters to Lookout for When Moving
Hey all! Happy Monday. Sorry I was away last week. (And I’m sorry I’ve had to make this apology a few times recently.) Ben and I moved into our new… -
House Purchase Case Study: How to Mesh Different Money Personalities When it Comes to Budget Conflicts
Sorry I was away last week. With our move being so close, contractor scheduling and discussions on what needed to still get done took over my evenings. This entire process… -
Are you making home improvements or home repairs?
Happy Monday! I hope you had a good weekend. It was a hectic one for me and Ben. It seems after we complete one house project, another one begins. We… -
Five Easy Ways to See How You Stack Up Financially With Your Peers
On Wednesday, I discussed how keeping up with the Joneses can sometimes benefit you. Simply put, discussing money with your friends and family will help motivate you to pursue your… -
When Keeping Up With the Joneses Is Good For You
I’m sure you have heard many a financial guru advise that you shouldn’t try to “keep up with the Joneses,” meaning you should avoid comparing yourself to others and trying… -
Important Additional Considerations When Deciding Whether to Buy or Rent
On Monday, I advised using some hard numbers to help figure out whether you should buy or rent. But as I said, you can’t make this type of decision (or… -
What You Should Consider When Deciding Whether to Buy or Rent
Happy Monday! I hope you all had a nice weekend. Ben and I are in the thick of getting our new place move-in ready, so we spent a lot of… -
My 100th post!
I love a good milestone. So I’m excited today to celebrate my 100th blog post! When I started the blog, I wanted to create a medium where I could discuss… -
The Secret Behind Budgeting Successfully
Happy Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend. I had an amazing time in NYC, taking in the sites and decompressing from the stressful tax season. I’ve also… -
Why Married Couples Are Wealthier
As anticipated, I spent most of the weekend preparing and reviewing tax returns. When I’m stuck in the office during this time of the year, I’m reminded how lucky I… -
When Paying a Higher Interest Rate on a Loan isn’t a Bad Thing
I’ve never been shy about on my love for spreadsheets. And during our hunt for our first home, Ben has started to jump on the Excel bandwagon. My latest spreadsheet… -
What First-Time Homebuyers Ought to Know About Getting an Offer Accepted
Well, it happened. Ben and I put an offer on our first home! It’s been a little less than a month after we started the process, and we’ve had a…