Everyone want to travel more but how much does it really cost? Well, perhaps it is actually cheaper than you might expect. The problem of course is that you still have all your “fixed costs” at home i.e. taxes, mortgage (or rent), insurance, utilities, etc. But what if you sell your house first? That is exactly what we did and here is how much our first month of travel cost us.
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Investing may seem scary at first but it can be one of the easiest ways to build your net worth. The following infographic from Personal Capital outlines how you can start putting your money to work for you.
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One of the perks of growing older is more tax breaks, especially after the ages of 50 and 65. By making the most of available tax deductions for seniors and retirees, you can drastically reduce your income taxes and boost your retirement savings.
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Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.~ Arnold Schwarzenegger One major struggle many families have is money. Somehow, no matter how much we make we never seem to have enough of it. Whether we are just starting our or
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Utility costs have started to rise once again after giving us a bit of a break over the last year. And so this year you may find that you are spending more on electricity and natural gas once again. Instead of shivering in the winter and sweating it out in the summer, there are some simple actions that you can take to help reduce your home’s energy consumption. These actions are great investments in your home and comfort.
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Little mistakes often “snowball” into an avalanche when it comes to your personal finances. The financial decisions you make today could easily affect your life for many years to come. Here is a closer look at some of the most common financial mistakes and what you can do to avoid them.
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As more people live well into their 80’s and 90’s, the concern over retirement funds continues to grow. Several decades of income need to be saved, and many people don’t know how to achieve their ultimate financial goals. Take a close look at these retirement tips you may not have considered.
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The home buying process should be a fun and interesting one whether you are shopping for your first home or have gone through it several times before. The internet, smartphones and virtual tours have changed the way that people shop for homes these days. How can modern technology aid in your home search and provide valuable insights along the way?
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You’ve fallen in love with a pricey outfit. Your world will collapse unless you bring it home. Here’s 6 tips for saving on the outfit of your dreams.
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There comes a time in most people’s lives when you find it necessary to go through the process of applying for a loan. It may be for a car, a home, or to help pay for school tuition, but the underlying process of getting a loan is what fuels the consumer economy of the United States. You might not know how to think about this new financial aspect of your budget though, so here are a few things everyone should understand about the American credit and debt industry.
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Building a balanced investment portfolio may sound like a daunting task. But with the abundance of helps, resources, and learning tools available today, this essential task does not have to be stressful. In fact, learning about investing can be fun, especially as you make your first investments, watch your savings grow and your worries shrink! Here are the six basic investment types you and your family should add to your investment repertoire.
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The year 2016 was the best of the current decade for the American housing and mortgage markets, but economists are not expecting 2017 to be an encore year in this regard. The strong demand seen in the last few years for mortgage loans will taper off in 2017, and the cost of borrowing money will become greater due to interest rate increases planned by the Federal Reserve. Based on the above, it will be in your best interest to get your mortgage under control in 2017. Here are five strategies you can implement to make this happen.
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