Being mortgage-free is a goal for many homeowners, taking away a huge household expense and leaving them with a property that is 100% solely theirs. But is being mortgage-free as good as we all think it will be? Let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons. The Pros of Being Mortgage Free One less household expense Perhaps the biggest appeal of being … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why You Should Switch To Another Bank
Getting a bank account is usually something that most people do when they are young or are just starting to work. Often, people just get a bank account from the same bank as their parents or the nearest one to their home. What many people don’t understand is that different banks have various benefits and you should always research the bank that you are choosing. The good news … [Read more...]
What You Need To Know To Prepare Your Kids For College
If your child is one of more than 20 million students entering college next September, you’re going to want the transition to be as smooth as possible and this includes making plans during the months leading up to fall. Some of these plans will include practical preparations such as how to save for your child’s college funds, and others will concentrate more on emotional … [Read more...]
How to Profit from Your Passion in 30 Minutes or Less Each Day
How to Profit from Your Passion in 30 Minutes or Less Each Day By Ruth Soukup, Founder, Living Well, Spending Less Have you ever looked at your life and wondered “What happened? How did I get here? Who am I? And what happened to all those things I thought I wanted to do?” It’s more common than you think. For me, that moment happened after (yet another) huge fight with my … [Read more...]