What Are the Hidden Costs of Home Ownership?

What Are the Hidden Costs of Home Ownership?

When it comes to buying a house, there are a lot more expenses involved than just the 20 percent down and monthly mortgage payment.  In fact, that’s just the tip of the iceberg.  According to Zillow, the average U.S. homeowner pays an extra $9,000 a year in hidden...
6 Places That Will Pay You to Live There

6 Places That Will Pay You to Live There

Some cities and states are so desperate for new faces that they’re offering all kinds of incentives to lure people in.  Take Vermont for instance.  The state recently passed a bill saying they’ll pay remote workers $10,000 to relocate there and work from home.  The...
How to Get the Most Money for Your Trade-in

How to Get the Most Money for Your Trade-in

After months of scrimping and saving, you can finally afford to buy a new car. There’s just one problem, how are you going to get rid of the one you already have? You can list in the classifieds and wait for potential buyers or make life easy by trading it in....
4 Steps Anyone Can Take to Become Rich

4 Steps Anyone Can Take to Become Rich

There are approximately 11 million millionaires in America and if you play your cards right, you can join the list.  Our strategy doesn’t involve winning the lottery or marrying into money either.  Anyone can build long-term wealth if they practice good financial...
4 Smart Things to Do with Your Tax Refund

4 Smart Things to Do with Your Tax Refund

With the average refund standing close to $3,000, you probably already started thinking of all the ways to spend your windfall.  Contrary to popular belief, not everyone runs straight to the mall when they get their money.  Most Americans are planning to use the cash...