Buying a home is an investment in your future, but only if you avoid a few mistakes that many first-time homebuyers make. Before jumping into home ownership, ensure that you’re prepared by taking the following considerations into account when purchasing a new home. 1. Understand the Importance of a High Credit Score A credit score…
Affiliate marketing is a viable investment, but only if you get it right. Don’t believe the low-value affiliate courses — get your facts on affiliates straight. Work hard, re-invest, and you will reap the rewards. So, just how can you increase your net worth by getting involved in this profitable form of marketing? Read on…
Did you realize that over 50 percent of Americans only have around $1,000 in savings? If you are looking to buy a home in the near future, bulking up your savings is essential. Being able to come up with a hefty down payment is a great way to lower your monthly mortgage payment. Even if…
When you purchased your latest vehicle, you understandably knew you would have to put some money into it from time to time. In addition to weekly or biweekly gas fillups, you know your vehicle will occasionally require new tires, brakes and engine repairs. What you’re hoping to avoid, however, is that dreaded “zone defense” approach…
Smart home systems are soaring. By the end of 2017, an estimated 21.8 million North American homes were smart homes. By 2021, this will increase to 73 million homes, representing 55 percent of the population. One reason more homeowners are adopting smart home devices is affordability. The price of smart home devices has dropped so…
Can Amazon Subscribe and Save deals really save you money? One of the best ways to find more wiggle room in your budget is to ditch any unnecessary subscription services. For my household, that meant figuring out if we could let go of Amazon Prime. Let me save you a lot of time here and…
Dining out on a budget sometimes requires a bit of planning. To get the most bang for my buck at a restaurant, I always ask for half my portion to be boxed up to-go when the meal is served. It’s like automatically getting a 2-for-1! Ordering water instead of a soda or overpriced cocktail is…