It’s time to buy your first home! Hooray! This is a big deal and a major milestone in your life. It’s definitely not something to do on a whim. As a first-time n=home buyer, there are a gazillion things you should know before you take the plunge. We want to make sure you have all the information you need to make a smart decision, not only on which home is the best choice for you, but also on which financing option will best fit your unique situation.
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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas: 7 Themes That Make the Best Mother’s Day Gifts
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to tell your Mom how much you love her. And, while they say, “it’s the thought that counts,” many people don’t even know how to start the thought process when it comes to gift giving. The following Mother’s Day gift suggestions can help you get started!
Great Ways to Spend Your Income Tax Refund (Infographic)
Great infographic from our friends over at MintLife. Frankly, I love it. It guides you through a flow chart (Joel said it was a decision matrix, but I’m old so I’ll go with flow chart) which asks a series of questions and then lands you on the perfect way to spend your tax refund.
5 Ways to Spruce Up Your Home With a Fathead!
After you check out these ideas, you’ll want to snatch up a few Fathead graphics that would make the ordinary poster or wall sticker quiver in fear.
2012 is a Good Year to Buy a Home (Infographic)
Very cool infographic about why 2012 definitely is a great year to buy a home. Couldn’t agree more. I wanted to share with our readers.
Bloomberg: Mortgage-Tax Break Stymied By Housing Slump
In an article published by Bloomberg this morning, it has been reported that the cost of one of the most expensive individual tax breaks is shrinking. I’m not talking about the tax-free health insurance contributions, which alone will cost the government $1 trillion, or exclusion of net imputed rental income, which sends the government a $50 billion bill every year.
Nine U.S. Banks Face Overdraft Crackdown
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has started reviewing bank procedures to determine if changes made two years ago are firm enough to give Americans more power to manage overdrafts. Read on to discover if your bank made the list.
How to Improve Your Credit Score in 5 Simple Steps
If someone offered you free coupons for all the biggest purchases you’ll make in your life, saving you loads of cash, would you take it? Of course you would. Why then, do so many Americans neglect their credit score?
22 Earth Day Tips For Your Home
Earth Day is meant to bring awareness to the ways we can preserve our planet and resources. As a homeowner, you can help the environment and your wallet, whether you are selling your home, buying a new home or simply taking advantage of low mortgage rates. Since Earth Day is April 22 this year, here are 22 ways you can cut back on waste and energy consumption.
The Benefits & Risks of 0% Balance Transfer Credit Cards
Signing up for a 0% balance transfer credit card is an effective way to lower your credit card interest, if gone about in the right fashion. If you’re not organized and responsible, however, these cards can cost you big time in the way of outrageous interest rates after the promotional APR expires.
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