Renting a house or apartment with a friend is a great way to save money, and it allows you to enjoy the company of another person while doing it. While it’s common for friends to rent a place together after…
Back in 2005, on a whim, my husband and I decided to look at home contractors – and thus began the 18-month process of building our own home. What began as a curious afternoon ended up dictating our lives until…
It seems that every few months, the media reports a case about an elderly person who was bilked out of his or her savings, investments, or home by an unscrupulous caretaker, family member, or garden-variety con artist. In fact, the…
As opposed to expensive and time-consuming remodeling projects, home updates are simple homeowner tasks that can quickly increase a home’s marketability and value – especially helpful if you’re thinking about selling your home and you want to boost your bottom…
Toys seem to have a way of multiplying over time, so when you try to clean your toy room, kids’ room, or living room, there’s often not enough room to store them all. I might be the only one who…
If you’ve volunteered to plan a bridal shower, you know how pricey it can be. Considering the cost of food, games, and decor, you might be out of money before you even purchase a present. For many brides, the shower host…
It’s no secret that the bride, groom, and their respective families often pay big money on the betrothed’s nuptials. Even small, intimate weddings can cost thousands of dollars, thanks to the wedding reception food, the venue, the all-important wedding dress,…
Whether you’re interested in snapping up a bargain home and renovating it to meet your needs, or you have a kitchen full of outdated appliances that you’d like to replace, an FHA 203k home loan may be the solution to your…
You probably expect to pay for some parts of your child’s education, even if your child goes to public school. At the beginning of the school year, there’s the obligatory back-to-school shopping trip, PTA fees, and monthly lunch money. But…
Oh, how times have changed. When I was a kid, I was happy with my Garanimals and a secondhand tape player. Today, it’s all about brand-name labels and personal MP3 players. Kids definitely have more material goods at their disposal…
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