by maria | Feb 15, 2017 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
You’ve just moved into your starter home—congratulations! But spare cash is limited, and you are eager to show your new home off. Start with a few cosmetic changes, advise the money editors at Bankrate.com, who offer five easy upgrade projects that can help spruce up...
by maria | Feb 15, 2017 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
If home improvements are in your forecast this year, Consumer Reports suggests eight surefire ways to increase your own comfort while boosting the value of your home by as much as 35 percent should you decide to sell. The kitchen is king – An updated kitchen is high...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 24, 2017 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Lifestyle |
No one wants to be reminded by their bank that using a credit card too much is a bad idea. It’s a rule of thumb that everyone knows, but often avoids because a credit card is a major convenience. After all, who wants to always carry cash for everyday purchases?...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 24, 2017 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Lifestyle |
If you’re nearing retirement and haven’t saved much for it, you’re not alone. Forty-eight percent of workers age 55 or older say they have less than $100,000 in savings and investments, according to a 2016 retirement confidence survey by the Employee Benefit Research...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 24, 2017 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
Just as you want to put your best financial foot forward when applying for a mortgage to buy your first home, you also want to prepare your finances before refinancing a home loan. A mortgage refi can pay for a kitchen or bathroom remodel, for example, or for...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jan 24, 2017 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Lifestyle |
Teaching your child about money by giving them a piggy bank or having them earn an allowance by doing household chores is a great start to learning about how to earn and save money. Spending wisely, however, is another lesson. And it will probably come away from home...