As most of you know, we moved into our current home last June. We have a nice sized yard and a really nice neighborhood. What we don’t have is a house that was move in ready. Well, it was, but we wanted to change many things. It’s been months and we still have too many…
Starting a side hustle can be a wise decision for various reasons, such as getting out of debt, increasing savings, or financing enjoyable activities like going on vacation. Furthermore, pursuing a side hustle can occasionally serve as a gatekeeper to reach your desired lifestyle. Perhaps you’ve always dreamed of starting your own business or traveling…
My wife and I decided to put new carpet down on our first floor. I talked with quite a few people that have recently had carpet installed in their home. I got all of their reviews and opinions. With the reviews and opinions, I found that Empire Today did a good job with most of the people that I spoke with. This is my rundown of my experience with Empire Today.
It’s Monday and I think I am going to go a little personal today. The purpose of Debt Roundup is to show you that we are all human and we make mistakes. We also have to learn from those mistakes and grow. If we don’t, then we are going to make the same mistakes over and over again. I don’t know about you, but I don’t like to repeat failure. I only like to repeat my successes. On that note, I want to share one of my biggest money mistakes. I would say it is embarrassing, but stuff happens and I just learn how to deal with it.
In 2023, managing finances has become easier than ever with the help of budgeting apps. These apps can help users track their expenses, set financial goals, and create budgets to achieve those goals. With so many budgeting apps available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one. However, by comparing features and user reviews,…
Back in 2020 (and 2021), we refinanced our mortgage to get those really low interest rates. At first we refinanced our 30-year down to a 15-year because the rates were low. As the rates lowered more, we refinanced back out of a 15-year to a 30-year. The reason was simple, the rates were below 3%…
What are you waiting for to get started with filing your taxes? Do you wait until the deadline to file your taxes because your not sure you’re getting it right? It doesn’t have to be that way (well, paying taxes is always going to be there) if you just take a few moments to pick…
Owning a home is part of many people’s financial dreams. But we often see the same question over and over again, which is “how much house can I afford?“ So we decided to include this one in our money shorts series that quickly answers the question for you. So, How much House Can Your Afford?…
If you’re interested in saving money, you should have an emergency fund. So what is it and how do you create one? Plain and simple, an emergency fund is money you have set aside in case of an emergency. These can range from an unexpected bill, car repair, home repair, medical bill, job loss, etc….
We all know that the secret to becoming a successful investor, you must “buy low and sell high.” But if you’re like most investors, you don’t always know when it’s a good time to buy a particular investment. With the best investing tools, you can easily make sound investments that help you build long-term wealth…
Making extra money is the best way to change your financial situation. The good thing is that in our current time, there are so many ways to earn extra money through the classic side hustle. Basically this is a “job” you do on the side of your main job. You can earn money with your…
It’s starting to get warm out there again, which means one thing… Time to tune up and turn on those air conditioners while trying to save money on your cooling bills. Tough job! If you’re anything like me, then you know how uncomfortable it can be when you’re hot in your own home. I hate…
