Moving can be expensive even if you “Do it Yourself”. There is the truck rental, gas, time off of work, pizza for the “helpers”, plus depending on the timing of the move you might have to pay rent twice for that month. In addition, you will probably have to pay deposits for your new utility services which can add up to hundreds of dollars. All of that can be expensive.
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If you’re looking to buy a “new” home, the question that often arises is should you buy a brand new home or a pre-owned one? Do you want a brand new house that has never been lived in, customized with all the amenities that you or want? Or should you get an older house that may require more repairs and remodeling but may cost less initially and allow you to invest “sweat equity” to improve the value?
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It is an unfortunate fact that navigating the probate process can be very complex, and many people don’t know how to handle a loved one’s estate after they pass away. Luckily, with a little bit of research and some professional legal help, you should be able to quickly overcome those challenges so that you can move on with your life.
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If there is one constant in life, it is that the real estate market will go through an almost continuous cycle of ups and downs resulting in alternating buyer’s and seller’s markets. With the current uncertainty where is the Real Estate market headed?
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As a retiree, you should have been saving for most of your life, but now you have to decide how to allocate your money so it will serve you best. Hopefully, you set aside money from each paycheck either in an employment-sponsored 401(k), stock options, or one of many different types of individual retirement accounts (IRAs). While you might have been saving for the better part of your life, you can’t stop money management once retirement age comes. Unsuspected medical costs, increased taxes, natural disasters, and more can cause a financial burden with little to no preparation time. So you need to plan wisely.
But as retirement time rolls around you might need to make some adjustments to your investment allocations. With some wise investment, you can even be living a more comfortable life as a retiree. Here are some investment options that seniors should consider.
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You have recently taken on a new position in your company that includes a substantial pay raise. Congratulations. Your new salary will give you more freedom. It is important that you take a step back and examine how your new pay impacts your financial situation. Doing this will help you get the most benefit out of your new standard of living.
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It’s becoming more and more common for elderly parents to move back in with their adult children. Unfortunately, the cost of caring for these parents is often much more than their children expect. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to better afford these costs.
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A first-time car buyer journey is quite an adventure. According to Pure Cars, an average car shopper considers at least 14 brands during the purchasing process, but only ends up visiting two dealerships at most before sealing the deal. To reach this stage of final purchase, you must first go through a series of steps to ensure that the first car you buy is the right one for you. Here are tips that will work along the way.
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Summer vacation is something that we all look forward to. This holds especially true for children as Summer Vacation becomes the highlight of their year and often creates lasting family memories. However, affording a summer vacation can be tough on most of us. Often people will simply put the expense on their credit cards and end up paying massive interest on the debt. A better plan is to start saving beforehand so you can keep the interest in your own pocket. Here are a few things you can do to budget for your next summer vacation.
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Heading into the winter months as temperatures fall, many home heating bills will begin to rise, some dramatically. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to reduce your monthly heating expenses.
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When it comes to handling your finances, it may seem like you have to make tradeoffs. This philosophy may be true, but you can still have fun while doing it. Here are some of the techniques that will help you to reduce your annual expenses without impacting your lifestyle.
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Are you ready to stop throwing away your money on rent and buy into the American dream of owning a home? Though owning a home sounds nice, it’s a big commitment too. If you’re ready to be king/queen of your domain, then here are some tips to simplify house buying in 2020.
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