Purchasing your first home is a life-changing decision for many reasons, including the financial impact it may have on your day to day life and of course, the change of environment. When the time comes …
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Budgeting and Getting Ready to Buy Your Home.
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4 Basic Habits To Reach Financial Stability.
I have observe that besides speaking to a financial advisor or planner, a banker and maybe parents, most people never have educative conversation about money. Unfortunately, many basic concepts are left unknown and unpracticed, consequently …
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Things to Consider If Buying A New Car in 2019.
It’s that time of the year when car commercials make you feel like you’re driving an antique. You might be tempted to make that move and get yourself a new beautiful vehicle. A financial sound …
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Buying Your Car as A Young Millennial.
Just a few years ago, I was a twenty-year-old kid who desperately wanted a car. I was working a couple miles from home and walking or taking the bus in 100-degree weather or in deep …
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Financial Stability: It’s For You Too.
Attaining true financial stability is something everybody should aim for in order to achieve long term peace of mind and security in regards to money. However, most people don’t even consider that this could be …
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Consider These Simple Tips Before You Buy A Home.
Buying your first home is and should be an exciting time of your life. The saving up and the research into what kind of property you want is finally about to pay off now that …
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Easy Financial Management Tips for Small Business Owners.
There are many different techniques for those who are wondering how to grow a small business, however, for most owners, it starts with the basics: finances. After all, if you do not manage your finances …
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Bargains Can Be A Well Disguised Trap.
The dictionary describes ‘bargain’ as a thing or service bought or offered for sale at a cheaper price than it usually is. Even, without the dictionary explanation, we all know what bargains are and when …
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Dealing With Crisis In Your Personal Finances.
When something goes wrong in your personal finances, it can be a stressful time and it’s not always clear what you should do about it. At times, there’s no obvious answer to many of these …
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How To Repair Financial Mistakes Of Your Younger Years.
When it comes to financial decisions, we all at some point make mistakes during our teens and early twenties. In a way, it’s all part of growing up. Many would also argue it’s better to …
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How to Be Cost Efficient With Your Commuting Expenses.
Every work day, millions of people spend hours of their day in a vehicle. Whether you have a terrible commute like some of us in the Washington DC area or a smooth one, it constitutes …
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Diamonds In Your Finances You Should Look For
Regardless of what your finances currently look like today, improving your financial health or maintaining it in a good state should be what you strive for. Unfortunately, it’s very easy to fall into the simple …
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Budgeting: First Step to Financial Stability
Although the road ahead for you might seem full of twists and turns, and that financial stability seems that it will never going to truly be something within your reach, I think differently. Anything can …
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Don’t Let Your Car Drain Your Cash.
I was recently at a networking event in Washington DC and during a conversation, I found out that my interlocutor did not own a car. As much as this is expected in cities such as …
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Your Car and Its Impact On Your Budget.
Not long ago, we spoke about the financial lessons they should teach in school. Given how large a role money plays in our lives, it’s astounding that financial literacy is not a priority in the …
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5 Things You Should Do With Every Paycheck.
You’ve been in school for 18+ years for this one goal: get your job, be independent and become a contributor to society. Well, you’ve done it! Over the past few weeks, thousands of new graduates …
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How To Plan A Vacation This Summer Without Breaking The Bank.
School is out for most students, the sun is shining, the sky is blue, and it is time for hundreds of thousands of Americans to take time off for vacations. When I was a kid, …
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3 Simple Steps to Buying a Home in Your 20’s.
Just 40 years ago, the average first time home buyer was between the age of 21 and 34. Today, the average age of first-time buyers is steadily in the mid 30’s. Less consumers are buying …
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What Does The Perfect Mortgage Applicant Look Like?
In a recent article, I shared with you tips for your first day of homeownership. It is a very exciting day as it translates into a new chapter in your life, at least for most …
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Why Your Poor Spending Habits Need The Mobile Touch.
***Guest Post I am a big supporter of budgeting tools. In the past, I’ve used spreadsheet and simple note style budgets but I have been slowly transitioning to mobile apps. The need for a personal …
