Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you want more information about one of the cities you’ve compared, you can use NerdWallet’s City Life tool for data on local schools and businesses, walkability and demographics — more than basic cost comparisons. Input the city name and state abbreviation for other locations to see their information. What is ‘cost of living’?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Setting a realistic budget for your new home will help inform how much you can afford and what your all-in costs will be. Get a home inspection A home inspection provides an overall picture of the property’s condition and any mechanical or structural issues it might have. Some sellers won’t agree to extensive repairs.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Knowing how to calculate your home’s value with the help of online tools and trained professionals better prepares you to buy, sell, refinance, tap into your home’s equity — or even negotiate lower property taxes. AVMs, for instance, don’t consider property conditions — a big factor in home value.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

You’ll need just seven pieces of information to use our Rent vs. Buy Calculator, things you may already know or have been tossing around in your mind: To make things easy, we made a number of assumptions about other typical costs that factor into this calculation. It takes into account typical spending on home renovations and maintenance.

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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. Run the numbers Before taking out a loan, decide exactly how much you need to borrow.

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For informational purposes only. Necessary expenses could be: – Home: Mortgage/rent, utilities, insurance, taxes, necessary repairs. – Transportation: loan payments, fuel, insurance, service/repairs, necessary parking/tolls. For informational purposes only. Sample Budget Calendar.

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