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Buying A House In 2023: A Step-By-Step Guide

Savings Corner

This year may go down in real estate history as the year of correction. Whatever the economic state of the real estate market, buying a house can be an exciting and emotional process. Create a housing budget The purchase price and down payment aren’t the whole picture. Is location the top priority?

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Franchise

Savings Corner

Research and choose your franchise There are a variety of types of franchises to choose from, so you’ll want to start researching to find the one that aligns best with your interests, goals and budget. You’ll want to think about your personal budget and net worth and what type of franchise you might be able to afford.

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Unintended Consequences

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The intention was to get some extra money and get the real estate taxes paid. This caused the home to be condemned as unfit for human habitation and the real estate taxes not to be paid. Then the board decided to re-stain prematurely. I do, which is why I wanted it out in the open as to what the budget allowed.

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Five Home Renovation Savings Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When I redid ours, I used that spray meant to re enamel tubs to re-finish the vanity tops. I sanded and re-stained the wood cabinet and fashioned a matching frame for the mirror out of molding strips from Lowes that I got for about $3 each. Garage or estate sales. Thrift shops. Make it yourself items. Craigs list.

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Join Me for the New Year New You Financial Summit

Family Balance Sheet

If you’re thinking about some resolutions for 2017 that have to do with YOUR finances, then I’m inviting you to join me in January for the New Year New You Financial Summit. She’ll share the 3 steps she used to eliminate $22,000 in credit card debt. 3 pm EST: Budgeting Basics with Jessi Fearon.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

If you’re trying to find the small business idea that’s right for you, ask yourself the following questions: Where is there a need in the market, and how can your skills satisfy that need? Your less math-friendly entrepreneurs could use your help in keeping their personal and business finances in order.

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10 Must-Know Personal Finance Tips for Moms’ Financial Success

Penny Pinchin' Mom

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. Again, you’re not alone with this problem.