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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Tips for Traveling Abroad
Next week, I’ll be on my very first trans-Atlantic flight. While this is sure to be the trip of a lifetime, I’m feeling rather unprepared for my journey through the Mediterranean Sea. Let’s go over some of the best tips to keep in mind before heading overseas!
ABCs of Home Appraisals
With mortgage rates amazingly low right now, it’s no surprise that many homeowners are looking to refinance to a mortgage with a lower rate. One of the most important factors regarding your ability to refinance is your home appraisal. Knowing how home appraisals work may be the key to understanding how the value of your home is calculated. Here is a quick recap of the appraisal process.
15-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgages Hit Record Low
After skyrocketing two weeks ago, it seems that mortgage rates have fallen back to territory that we have been enjoying for most of the year. One week mortgage rates jump up for no reason, then the next week they fall to record lows. Seems to me that if you are thinking about refinancing or locking in to a mortgage that you shouldn’t wait much longer.
5 Don’ts of DIY Home Improvements
Do-it-yourself home improvement projects can be the most cost-efficient way to repair or add value to your home. In an effort to guide you away from the common pitfalls of do-it-yourself upgrades, I present you with five don’ts of DIY home improvements.
Gain More Closet Space with Unique Storage Options
If you’re married or share a home with a loved one, impromptu purchases are twice as likely to happen on any given day, shrinking your closet space, one purchase at a time. Before you resort to hanging your clothes in your kitchen or storing your shoes on the mantel, I present you with unique storage options to gain more closet space.
3 Things Homebuyers Should Never Say to a Realtor
Not many homebuyers realize that some of the things they say can slow down the process, derail a sale or even cause your agent to dump you. Here are three things you should never say to your real estate agent or broker:
UpTo App Q&A with Chief Product Officer Chris Kaufman
Get ready for the next biggest app to hit your iPhone…UpTo. It’s free, and as the name suggests, it let’s you share what you’re up to before you do it, so your friends and family can plan accordingly.
Unexpected Things I Found While House Hunting
House hunting is an adventure, but working more than 40 hours a week and attempting to see prospective homes is a challenge. We turned our hunt into a one-day marathon. In one house after the other, we found some things we would have never expected to look for.
Easter Baskets on a Budget: 7 Ways to Make a Hoppin’ Basket
It doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg to make an Easter basket; you can make them on any budget, from dollar store items to personalized Bibles and more.
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