• Unexpected Costs for First-Time Homebuyers,

    Unexpected Costs for First-Time Homebuyers

    Some first-time buyers are surprised by the full cost of homeownership.To prepare your budget, consider these extra costs:Closing costs typically total 2 – 5 percent of the purchase price and are in addition to down payments.Homeowners insurance costs an average of around $1,000 a year, but prices v

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  • 4 Invisible Money Leaks Worth Fixing,

    4 Invisible Money Leaks Worth Fixing

    Keeping track of every single dollar you spend can be difficult, no matter how closely you track your spending and monitor your bank accounts. Automatic payments from your checking account to pay for a gym membership, for example, can be forgotten and leave a checkbook unbalanced.But besides account

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  • 6 Ways to Transform Your Home Into a Wellness Sanctuary,

    6 Ways to Transform Your Home Into a Wellness Sanctuary

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