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As home values increase, housing becomes less affordable to those just entering the market. If your taste ranks higher than your budget,...

If it’s hard for you to keep track of your spending and you fail to follow your budget each time, then making a saving plan will be a great...

The act of creating and maintaining a household budget does not rank high on the fun scale. From debits and credits to line-item entries,...

Credit can be a nebulous concept, and it can be tricky how different factors affect your credit score. One thing is clear though: unpaid...

You might be young and healthy and wondering if life insurance is for you. The reality is — like the last year and a half has shown us —...

The pandemic has a lot of Americans uncertain about the future. People have lost jobs, made career changes, lost loved ones, etc... So if...

You’re finally buying a house. Hello, adulthood! Also – congratulations on making the decision to own a home. If you’re like most people,...

We live in a spending era, in which the variety of goods and services available far outnumbers our ability to pay for them. Furthermore,...

If you own your home, you probably have a homeowner’s insurance policy. If you have a mortgage, you likely pay into an escrow account for...

Budgeting, saving, investing, and retirement planning are big subjects. You can (and should!) spend a lifetime trying to master each piece...