It’s no secret that saving for retirement is very important. We all would like to have the freedom to choose to stop working one day, even if you currently love your job. Since retirement always seems like such a long way away, it’s easy to put it on the back burner and focus on other […]
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5 Tips For Buying a House With Down Payment Assistance
I’m in the process of buying a house this year. It’s been a bit hectic, but if all goes well we should be closing in a few weeks. Homeownership has always been a dream of mine, but it’s pretty expensive. It’s difficult for some Americans to even meet their goal of buying a home due […]
4 Reasons to Start Investing Today
We all know how important it is to maximize the value of your dollar. Unfortunately, when you keep your money in your basic checking account, you are actually losing money over time because it doesn’t earn any interest. One of the best ways to put your money to work is to invest it in the […]
A Reminder That Small Savings Really Do Add Up
The other day as I was getting my kids ready for school my oldest daughter started begging me to buy an app on her Kindle. “Take the money out of my savings” she said. I quickly shot the idea down reminding her the money I save is for her future. “It will help pay for […]
How to Save $10,000 in One Year
Saving money can seem difficult, especially when you’re just getting started. Spending is easy and often times necessary. We need to spend money to keep a roof over our head and feed our family, which can make saving money not seem like that much of an urgency priority. On the contrary, saving money is extremely […]