The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
As an adult, it’s important to me to continue to be generous, as well as, provide financial security for myself and my family. While we were still renting an apartment, I researched areas with lower property taxes, scouted out my ideal neighborhoods, and waited for a smaller, less expensive house to come on the market.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 4, 2024
My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. We paid an excavator (to dig the hole for the foundation), a well driller and a cabinet maker (for our kitchen and bathroom cabinets). He says we were busy building the house and our careers and it was money well spent because it freed up our time. (We
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Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
If a friend, relative or employer has offered to provide a down payment gift, initiate a conversation early on to learn how much they plan to contribute and if there’s any shortfall you’ll need to cover — and secure a gift letter from them well in advance. Some sellers won’t agree to extensive repairs. The average is $342.
Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 22, 2020
We had been renting for over 10 years and we were ready to find a property to move our business to and eventually build our net worth. Our business was doing very well, and we were excited about the opportunity to own a property outside of our home. Everything looked great on paper. What could possibly go wrong?
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
With refinancing, you can change the loan type as well as your lender. Let the lender or appraiser know of improvements, additions or major repairs you’ve made since purchasing your home. Key takeaways Refinancing replaces your current mortgage with a new one, adjusting the rate, term or both.
Family Balance Sheet
MAY 6, 2020
Our small business was going well, so we said so long to renting office space and purchased a commercial property in the summer of 2012. Also to top it off, I had a huge property tax due that month for our office building that was going to be difficult to pay for in light of the circumstances. Yep, life was good.
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
Whether you need money to pay for an unexpected hospital bill, an emergency car repair or to finance some much-needed home renovations , knowing how to get a personal loan will help make the application process as smooth as possible. Most lenders require that you state your intended loan purpose during the application process as well.
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