We don’t anticipate using any credit anytime in the near future, so should we even care about or keep track of our credit scores?
When It Comes To Your Money (And Your Health), Trust But Verify
When it comes to your money and your health, you can often feel cornered into making a poor decision. When in a situation like this it’s a good idea to get a second opinion.
Perkstreet Financial Rewards Checking Closing Their Doors In September. Are Rewards Debit Cards Doomed?
Perkstreet Financial has announced they will close their doors in September. What does this mean if you’re a customer and you have a cash back balance left un-redeemed?
Buying A New Home Can Lead To All Sorts Of Expenses You Didn’t Plan For
The home buying process can be an expensive one, but it may be even more expensive than you had planned for. Be ready and make a plan for un-planned expenses!
A Stressful Week: Moving, Finalizing Mortgage Approval And Two Closings In One Day
Completing the process of moving and closing the sale and purchase of two homes can be quite stressful. Here’s how the process went for us.
How To Get Started Investing: 2 Easy Ways To Get Started
Anybody can invest for their future while enjoying low costs. Here are a couple of easy ways to get started investing.
How To Appeal A Low Appraisal When Selling Your Home
What can you do when a home appraisal comes in low? What are your options?
Planning Ahead With Your Finances Will Help You In Times Of Stress
Planning ahead for a rainy day by making a solid financial plan is key to making sure that you can weather any storm. So what types of things should you be doing?
How To Get Free Boxes And Other Moving Supplies
We’re trying to have a frugal move, and as such we’re trying to find as many moving supplies as we can for free. So where can you find free moving supplies?
How To Write A Gift Letter And What You Should Include
If you’ve received a cash gift to help with a down payment on a house, you may be required by your lender to send in a gift letter. What is it, and what is included?
10 Things To Consider When Buying Or Building A New Home
There are a lot of important things you need to think about before you buy or build a home. Here are some of the ones we’ll be considering.
Going Through The Mortgage Approval Process: Providing Documentation, Waiting And Stress
Going through the mortgage approval process can be a stressful process, especially when you’re also trying to sell your current home. Here’s the process as we’re experiencing it.
What Is Title Insurance And Do I Need It?
When purchasing a home you may be required to buy title insurance, but there are more than one kind. What are the kinds of title insurance, and is it a good idea?
When Should You Lock In A Mortgage Interest Rate? Pros And Cons Of Locking In Your Rate
There are quite a few things to consider when locking an interest rate on a mortgage. Today I thought we’d take a look at when you should lock and what some of the pros and cons of locking your rate are.
