Everyone buys groceries, but how much should an individual or household spend on food each month? Food is the third largest expenditure for Americans, and for those looking to cut costs, it can be a place where reductions are possible with some planning and budgeting. In 2020, Americans spent an average of 8.6% of their […]
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Managing your budget can be stressful, especially if you have an unexpected emergency pop up. Fortunately, there’s a way you can prepare for unexpected financial emergencies. By building up a savings buffer—called an emergency fund—you can be prepared to pay for unexpected emergencies without having to turn to credit card debt, family loans, or other borrowing options … [Read more…]
Credit references are documents that verify your credit history. They can come in the form of a credit check report, asset documentation, or character references. Limited or adverse credit history can potentially impact your rental application. If you have poor payment history, a low score, or little to no history â your chances of getting […]
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As investors and home buyers are re-evaluating and sellers remain unsure of whatâs next, itâs important to understand how the Coronavirus has impacted the industry, but also how real estate professionals are working to mitigate the impacts.
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Lately, Iâve been hearing a lot about a âhousing correction,â which at first glance looks and sounds kind of bad. Not as bad as say a housing crash, but still pretty bad. The most outspoken economist on the subject lately has been Moodyâs Mark Zandi, who says weâre officially in a housing correction. But what… Read More »What Is a Housing Correction? And Are We In One Now?
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Why is this year different from all other years for seniors? Inflation. The latest numbers show a whopping inflation rate thatâs the highest since 1982. This means that everything you buy will be more expensive. You see this impact at the gas pump, the grocery store, the doctor and, frankly, all over. The issue is that you donât have a choice not to buy certain things.
Itâs interesting, because, we sort of have a love-hate relationship with our financial world. We love that the economy is back roaring at a full-employment rate and that almost anyone can get a job if they want one. We also love that wages are going up and that we are back in the car and eating out and traveling. But at the same time, we hate that this growth breeds inflation, resulting in costs for everything rising. We also may support the Ukrainians in their war with Russia, but we hate the costs to us.
Stocks have fallen into a bear market this year and the Federal Reserve is aggressively raising interest rates in an effort to cool soaring inflation. Many experts believe an economic recession is right around the corner. So whatâs the average investor to do? While thereâs no such thing as a ârecession-proofâ investment, certain stocks, mutual [â¦]
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Inflation is hitting everyone where it hurts â our wallets. The cost of everyday essentials like food and gas is eroding away the buying power of everyday Americans. Paychecks donât stretch as far. Grocery bills hurt more. It can feel impossible to get ahead. Money saving tricks, both big and small, can make a difference. [â¦]
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