If you’re thinking about buying a home at some point in the future, you’ll want to be aware of closing costs you will need to pay when it comes time to solidify your home purchase. Closing costs vary on a state-by-state basis, but they’re typically 2 to 5% of the loan principal. According to ClosingCorp, a real estate data firm, the average total for closing costs in the U.S. is…
Credit card relief during the current coronavirus pandemic may be something you are curious about. Many people are suffering financial hardships right now with lost jobs and wages. If you are already in debt, this is something that can really help you out at least temporarily. With that being said, many credit card issuers are offering various forms of credit card relief to their cardholders. In this article,…
Many Americans are looking for side gigs from home right now. Sheltering in place is still a real thing for many Americans. With certain states seeing surges in Covid-19 cases, leaving the house is something people are not looking to do. But what about work? With so many people losing their jobs, household finances are taking a major hit. With that being said, the gig economy is now booming…
Money mistakes is something you want to avoid during an uncertain time like now. Unfortunately, during times of uncertainty, people will start to make poor financial decisions. Poor money decisions made now can really cost you financially down the line. Here are five money mistakes to avoid making during uncertain times like now. You stop making your bill payments Money is tight for so many people and without…
Credit card debt is nothing new to the majority of Americans. According to Nerdwallet, the average household was carrying over $6500 in credit card debt in 2019. Fast forward to coronavirus circa 2020 and people have piled up even more debt. Even though you may have had debt carried over from the previous year, getting your credit card debt to a manageable place will help you more easily recover…
Summer activities on a budget is music to any parents ears. With so many families struggling financially due to the coronavirus, not adding to existing debt is essential to many. Many summer camps have been cancelled but fear not, your kids can still have a great summer filled with special memories all while staying within a budget. 1. Be realistic Trying to be camp mom and fill your kid’s…
There is no better time than now to refresh your budget. If you don’t have one, don’t wait to get one started. According to Nerdwallet, the average American household has over $7k in credit card debt as of 2019. During this time at home, you hear about everyone organizing their homes and purging their closets. What else is there to do right? Wrong. Your finances and especially your budget…
If you have ever given thought to how to buy in bulk so you can save money, you have come to the right post. Groceries are expensive and Americans are spending hundreds every month. So how can you maybe save some money on your grocery bill? Well, buying in bulk can be one way to do that. Buying in bulk as a single person or someone with a big…
Astrology and money may not sound like they go together, but there is a relationship there to explore. While some people take astrology very seriously, others see it simply as a fun diversion. No matter where you fall on the spectrum, you can’t deny that some people really do seem to embody their astrological signs. Did you know that, according to astrology (www.ZodiacPsychics.com), every sign is supposed to…
Experts suggest that Investing in precious metals is considered a smart move for financial security. If you’re used to thinking about finances in terms of dollars and cents, then you may be wondering why someone would trust their financial future to a shiny brick. Whenever the economy becomes turbulent or uncertain, the champions of gold will say that now is the time to invest in precious metals. These strong…
