One of the challenges facing you as a home business owner is investing for retirement. Ever since the Great Recession, there has been an increase in the number of home business owners and freelancers. It’s a new job market, and more people realize that they can no longer rely on a more traditional job for …
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My, how things have changed! Inflation has made quite a difference in the 30+ years of my existence. For my birthday, my parents sent, among other things, a “Remember When” booklet that shares insights and information about my birth year. I discovered that Heath Ledger, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Claire Danes, and Brandy were all born …
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I’m in the process of adjusting my financial plan so that I can change my situation. The last couple of weeks have brought some new challenges to me personally and professionally. Last week, I spent too much time reading a poorly written fantasy novel ($2.99 on Amazon), playing a lot of Tetris on my phone, …
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Buying a home is a daunting task, and first-time homebuyers know this better than anyone. As you go house-hunting, avoid these mortgage pitfalls. When my husband and I began looking for a home almost eight years ago, we didn’t have much of a clue. Armed with the 30% rule (which I think is bogus now), …
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I’m not all that fussed about leaving a huge pile of money for my son. Building his inheritance isn’t my main financial goal. I often hear from others about how they hope to leave a bunch of money for their kids. Even my son asked me not too long ago about his inheritance. My poor …
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When you decide to buy a house using a mortgage, you have a number of options. It’s true that there are fewer options now than there were a few years ago, but there are still choices you need to make when it comes to choosing your home loan. Fixed Rate vs. Variable Rate The first …
