Selling your home is a big decision under any circumstances. For most of us, it is the single largest asset we own. Do not make a decision of this magnitude when you are dealing with the shock of a job loss. Read over these next several paragraphs and you will be in a much better… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Personal Finance
What Does 1% Look Like for Investing? Inflation? Debt?
People often think that 1% is not a lot when it comes to spending, investing, inflation, debt, income and home purchases, but it is through the wonder of compounding interest that 1% becomes a lot comparatively. What Does a 1% Increase in your Investment Return Look Like Each Year? One Percent may not seem like… Continue Reading
Paying For Some of My New Home by Borrowing from Myself
I have had this idea in my head for a bit and I am almost positive I will not do go through with it, but I think it is an interesting topic nonetheless. As many readers know I am in the midst of selling my home and purchasing a new one, and in doing so… Continue Reading
Newlywed’s Beginning Guide to Finances
Post by Amanda Getting married often means learning how to blend two lives together into one household. While it may be romantic during the ceremony, actually merging two lives can be a lot of work. Everyone tends to have their own ideas about how to manage their social, home and financial lives. It took Evan… Continue Reading
Increasing My Annual Income 10%
Do you know how much your annual income increases each year? Does it even matter? For me, knowing that bit of information is a pivotal aspect of my financial success. Knowing how much you made one year compared to the previous can help you quickly gauge if you’re properly handling your money. If you earned… Continue Reading
$1000 Challenge and August Goals
Anyone interested in a little $1000 challenge? Because after my bumpy spending habits last month I need a challenge to get me serious about saving again and I don’t want to do it alone. I’ll say more about the challenge in a minute but first I’ll confess why I need this challenge. I put nothing… Continue Reading
