The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. Visiting family in Florida, we enjoy no-cost activities like visiting their beautiful beaches! The more kids I could “adopt”, the better! Childhood joy.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

down payment 3% New American Funding works with down payment assistance programs in 14 states, including California, Texas, Florida and Illinois. down payment 3% New American Funding works with down payment assistance programs in 14 states, including California, Texas, Florida and Illinois. Breakdown of costs.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

” That’s because even with all the angst involved in applying for and being approved for a home loan, lenders are often inclined to loan you more money than you expect. As much as you want to buy a home, lenders (likely) want to loan you money. How much money do I need to buy a house?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Buyers tend to forget to factor in other costs, like homeowners association fees and setting money aside for maintenance costs,” says Paige Kruger, Realtor and founder of Signal Real Estate in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Get started: Carefully factor in other expenses to determine what you can afford long-term.

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