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How to Save Some Money Now

How to Save Some Money Now

by Chris Petry We’ve all had the pleasure, or should I say displeasure, of visiting the grocery store several times in the last year. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, real food prices are up nearly 10% from where they were this time last year.   The good news for homeowners is that home values are still quite high. What’s great for homeowners doesn&rs

2023 Resolutions: Budgeting Your Money

2023 Resolutions: Budgeting Your Money

If one of your New Year’s Resolutions is to get a hold of your finances, now is a good time to check in and make sure you are on the right track to tackle your budget. Here are five tips on how to get ahead of your money-saving goals for 2023.     Have a Goal Having a budget goal is the number one thing that will help you track your finances. You will be much more lik

Tips To Stay On Budget This Holiday Season

Tips To Stay On Budget This Holiday Season

Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to shift mental gears to the impending holiday shopping season. With so many deals before the holidays arrive, it is incredibly easy to go spend-crazy. But, what if you have financial goals like saving money or making a major purchase, you know, like buying a home, in the next year or so? What can you do to prevent yourself from splurging for the n

Nine Tax Breaks For Homeowners

Nine Tax Breaks For Homeowners

OK, homeowners, tax season is here and you’ve got just over a month to take advantage of this year’s tax breaks. If you’re feeling a little in the dark about what you may qualify for and you’re ready to throw your hands up in frustration, instead, take a deep breath and read on. There are various deductions, credits and exclusions that homeowners may qualify for and it&rsqu

2022 Resolutions: Budgeting Your Money

2022 Resolutions: Budgeting Your Money

If one of your New Year’s Resolutions is to get a hold of your finances, now is a good time to check-in and make sure you are on the right track to tackle your budget. Here are five tips on how to get ahead of your money-saving goals for 2022.     Have a Goal Having a budget goal is the number one thing that will help you track your finances. You will be much more lik

Best Memorial Day Sales 2021

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Best Memorial Day Sales 2021

The highly anticipated Memorial Day sales are less than two weeks away, which means fantastic deals on everything from appliances, mattresses, and furniture to TVs, laptops, and kitchen devices. To help you prepare for the upcoming bargains bonanza, we're listing the 12 best Memorial Day sales you can expect during the upcoming holiday event.   Lowe’s: Save up to $500 on t

Five Things to Expect When Buying a Home after a Foreclosure

Five Things to Expect When Buying a Home after a Foreclosure

It is common for homeowners who’ve lost a home to foreclosure to feel a certain sense of defeat—and even a little fear—when it comes to trying to buy another home. Frankly, nobody wants to default on their mortgage and lose possession of their home even once, let alone think about going through it again so it is understandable to have some anxiety. But once the market conditio

Resolutions to Help Your Credit Score

Resolutions to Help Your Credit Score

Is 2021 finally the year you push your credit score to Very Good? With the New Year finally here, it’s the perfect time to set goals and improve your credit score.  With a few simple changes to your spending habits and payments, you can be well on your way to a better credit score in a couple of months! Here are some resolutions to help raise your credit score.     Pa

Steps To Refinance Your Home

Steps To Refinance Your Home

Have you been looking for options to improve your mortgage rate? Refinancing your home might be a good option.  Refinancing is the process of replacing an existing mortgage with a new loan. Typically, people refinance their mortgage in order to reduce their monthly payments, lower their interest rate, or change their loan program from an adjustable-rate mortgage to a fixed-rate mortgage. If y

Six Simple Ways To Save On Home Expenses

Six Simple Ways To Save On Home Expenses

Whether you’re saving up to put a down payment on a new home or you want to make a few improvements before you list your home, saving and managing your money is important. Here are a few small ways you can save money on your existing home expenses.   1. Unplug It You’ve probably been told your whole life to turn off the lights when you leave the room and to keep