Budgeting

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• new home buyer
• life hacks

Dreaming about owning a home but feeling like it’s out of reach? It might be more doable than you think. Mortgage interest rates are near record lows, and that’s projected to continue for the …

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• life hacks

Credit cards are hard to pay off, and if you’re like most of the US population, you probably have some credit debt to your name.

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With 59 percent of American adults living paycheck to paycheck, it’s little wonder that budgeting apps have taken off. The best budgeting tools help consumers plan and manage their money to pay down …

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• life hacks

Energy costs are on the rise, and with winter around the corner, now’s a good time to figure out what small changes you can make to keep that energy bill in check. How to Reduce Energy Bills The …

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Your household budget doesn’t have to be complicated. A functional household budget simply accounts for money that comes in and money that goes out. That can be as simple as dedicating 50 percent of …

• budgeting
• new home buyer

It takes a lot of work to make a house a home. You may want to upgrade your kitchen, build a patio, or install hardwood floors. How to budget after buying a house to make that work – and to keep up …

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• holidays

Getting finances in order – whether that’s saving money or paying down debt – is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions each year. While one third of resolutions fail before the end of January, …

• budgeting
• new home buyer
• life hacks

A lot of factors go into buying a house for the first time, but perhaps the most pressing concern usually boils down to money. How can you afford a new home? How do you keep bills and home insurance …

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• life hacks

There’s a lot to love about homeownership. But what happens when you’re ready for a change of scenery? Moving on a whim isn’t an option for most people, but redecorating can help …

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• insurance tips

Nobody wants to pay more than they have to for homeowners insurance. But some low-cost insurance options “save” you money by leaving out important protections. In the event of a claim, these policies …

• budgeting
• insurance tips
• survey

A recent survey from Kin Insurance found 40 percent of Florida homeowners don’t know the cost of their home insurance. What’s more, about 36 percent of respondents haven’t shopped their …

• budgeting
• insurance tips

There are many factors that determine the cost of homeowners insurance. Home characteristics, such as building age and materials, affect pricing. Your credit score and insurance claim history play a …