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Newly Weds: 5 Reasons You Need a Financial Planner in the Early Years

Getting married is a joyous occasion, but it also comes with an assortment of questions. One of the biggest is how to handle your money. While you likely previously handled all your finances yourself, now you have to take your spouse into consideration. You don’t need their approval for every penny you spend, but you will need to consult them for larger decisions. Here are some reasons why a financial planner can help out in the early years of marriage.

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Car Financing

Say Hello to a Good Buy: How to Make Financing a Car Less Complicated

If you look at your car and wonder how much longer it’s going to get you where you need to go, it might be necessary to replace it with a newer model. If you haven’t saved up enough to pay cash for your next vehicle, the thought of financing a vehicle may be frightening, but it doesn’t have to be that way. You can find financing that is simple and straightforward. Here are a few suggestions to help.

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Roof Repairs

On Top of Things: Financing Roof Repairs before the Winter Months

If your roof shows signs of damage or wear, now is the time to get if fixed. Once the snow and ice build up on your roof, every thaw means running water that can creep into the tiniest cracks and gaps. The water can also re-freeze and expand, making the cracks worse. Melt water soaks into the wood and can do structural damage. This makes roof repairs even more expensive. If you haven’t been able to follow our advice and put aside an emergency fund for situations like this, here are some funding options to consider.

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Tips for First-time Home Buyers

Buying a new home is an exciting adventure that requires careful planning and budgeting. Real Estate agents often break market conditions into two classifications i.e. a “Buyer’s Market” or a “Seller’s Market”. In the first eight years of the new millennium much of the world experienced a housing bubble. During this time the world was awash in liquidity and the real estate market was considered to be a seller’s market. Property was thought to “always appreciate” and so it was in high demand. In a typical sellers market homes receive multiple offers often within days or even hours of being listed. This would result in the price being bid up above the seller’s initial asking price. A buyer’s market will provide more flexibility in financing and room for negotiation. First-time home buyers can benefit from a few tips on navigating the higher standards of mortgages and what to look for in that first new house.

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Paying for a New Vehicle

Once your kids start driving, the idea of getting their own car may become a major issue in your house. And this of course brings up other issues. You may want them driving an older vehicle for fear they might damage a brand new one. Alternatively, if you can muster the means, you may want them driving a newer car or truck because it is safer and more reliable. Either way, the issue of saving money to finance the new ride and which vehicle you are be able to afford will have a huge impact on what you choose. Here are some tips on how to save for the vehicle your family needs.

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Improving Your Home’s Value

Buying a home is probably the largest purchase you will ever make. Home ownership can be one of the most valuable investments or one of the biggest liabilities you will ever have. So it’s important that you really consider every aspect before buying, so that once it’s yours, it becomes a great asset for you and your family. Obviously you want your property to build equity over the years so when you decide to sell, there will be a profit.

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