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    The TRUE COST of buying a new home 

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    Published on 06-10-2018 11:51 AM
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    The TRUE COST of buying a new home

    You found the home that interests you. You want to see the property and possibly make an offer. Now what?

    Do not just pick any realtor. Talk to friends and family who have bought and sold homes. Who do they recommend and why? Remember, realtors, are paid by commission. Does this realtor have ...
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    What Steps To Take When A Family Member Dies/Is Dying 

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    Published on 05-31-2018 08:35 PM
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    What Steps To Take When A Family Member Dies/Is Dying


    1. Try to plan everything in advance if possible. Grief makes dealing with loss hell. When my dad was told that he had 3 months to live, I went to the funeral home and planned everything beforehand.

    2. Try to get siblings on the same page. Family ...
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    Saving is Not One-Size-Fits-All 

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    Published on 02-29-2016 08:38 AM
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    Saving is a fundamental part of the Baby Steps. That may sound counterintuitive for a program intending to eliminate debt ...
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    Clean Like Grandma Did 

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    Published on 12-14-2015 06:31 PM
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    Cleaning supplies have gotten very fancy, convenient, and disposable. In spite of that, I still don't enjoy cleaning. It got me wondering why I was spending so much of our budget on these fancy items when it really did ...
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    The Who, Why, What and How of Budgeting 

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    Published on 12-07-2015 09:10 AM
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    Creating a budget can lead to a lot of emotions: fear, frustration, anger, guilt, anxiety; but it can also lead to calm and contentment. A written budget tells your money what to do for you. This control over your income and outgo, is the key to achieving financial peace.

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    Every adult family member needs to be involved in the budget process, whether they contribute an income or not. It’s important that each person’s voice be heard and their vote count. One ...
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