Budgeting articles: Tips, advice, & examples

• mortgages
• budgeting

Tips for first-time homebuyer grants in Mississippi

Looking for to buy a home in Mississippi? Our guide to first-time homebuyer grants can help you navigate options and find financial assistance.

• insurance tips
• budgeting

6 tips for low-cost home insurance that actually covers you

Don't pay more than you have to for homeowners insurance. Follow these tips to find good coverage at an affordable price.

• home maintenance
• climate change
• budgeting

5 reasons you need a smart sprinkler

Smart sprinklers are becoming more popular – and for good reason! See how they save homeowners time and money.

• new homebuyer
• mortgages
• budgeting

Money matters: Factors affecting mortgage affordability

Making sure you can afford your mortgage payments is just as crucial as finding a home you and your family will love. Let’s take a look at several factors that can impact mortgage affordability.

• insurance tips
• news
• budgeting

Why are Florida homeowners insurance rates going up?

Florida homeowners insurance rates are some of the most expensive in the country. We take a close look at what's causing the high cost and give tips for what homeowners can do about it.

• life hacks
• budgeting

3 products that reduce home insurance costs

If you’re like most homeowners, you’re probably on the lookout for ways to lower your homeowners insurance premium. One of your best options is to take steps to harden your home against the events that can cause damage.

• budgeting

Cost of Home Improvements by Popular Projects

If buying a home in a seller’s market seems impossible, then maybe it’s time to think about remodeling. You may find that an updated kitchen or an additional bathroom makes all the difference in your home. Even better, remodeling often increases your home’s value - if you keep an eye on the cost of home improvement projects.

• life hacks
• new homebuyer
• budgeting

13 ways to afford a house

• budgeting

What not to fix when selling a house: 6 costs you can skip

You can do a lot of things to make your home more desirable to buyers when you put it on the market, like decluttering and removing personal items. But don’t fall into the trap of thinking that you need to fix every little thing before you can sell your house. Some improvements simply aren’t worth the money or effort.

• trends
• budgeting

What Is an Exurb?

Lately, people are looking to get out of cities﹘particularly now that remote work has become more common. Some got as far as the suburbs, but others made it as far as an exurb.

• new homebuyer
• trends
• budgeting

10 Best Places to Live in the US

Between the Great Resignation, increased remote work opportunities, and a growing housing inventory, 2022 may be the year to make a big move. But with so many factors to consider, picking your next location may be daunting. We researched five key criteria homeowners need to weigh when buying their next home and came up with these 10 best places to live in the US.

• life hacks
• budgeting

Tricks to Paying Off Credit Cards

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.