This post is from our regular contributor, Angelique. With the cost of living on the rise, purchasing a house of your own can seem like a daunting goal to reach. Juggling the different responsibilities that arise in adulthood can create financial stress and for many, the casualty of such problems can result in a less… Read more
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Best 5 Money Challenges To Improve Your Finances
We all strive to master our money in one way or another. Think about it, who doesn’t want to have control over their finances? while getting a grip on your finances takes time and dedication, there is certainly no reason you can’t have fun with the process. The money challenge phenomenon offers ample opportunity for… Read more
Home Tax Deductions
In making the most of your annual tax filing, it is important to know what you can and cannot list as deductions on your taxes. Like most Americans, I have a side hustle, a way to make money outside of the daily grind. Did you know you can claim tax deductions for your side business… Read more
How We’re Avoiding Becoming House Poor
This is the year I’m finally becoming a homeowner. I’m excited but also nervous because I’ve been hearing all these horror stories about people who are struggling to make their house payments. I know that being a homeowner is more than just a status symbol. It’s going to require sacrifice, a lot of hard work,… Read more
Buying a Home in a Brutal Real Estate Market
Last year (and during my 2018 goals post this year), I shared how my husband and I were going to buy a home before our next lease was up. Our lease is up in June so we got the ball rolling and got pre-approved a few weeks ago! It was exciting especially since I was… Read more
Yes, We’re Paying Off Our 15-Year Mortgage in 5 Years or Less
Today I have a guest post from a fellow blogger named Andy Hill. Andy is a mid-30’s father of two living in the metro Detroit area, who runs the blog MarriageKidsandMoney.com (MKM) and hosts the MKM Podcast which takes listeners through the trials and tribulations of being a young parent and husband who is planning… Read more