Kitchen remodeling has a high rate of return when it’s time to sell a home – 78% according to the Cost vs Value National Report. But even with a high rate of return, it still helps to save where you can. After all, even a basic kitchen remodel will likely cost $15,000 to $25,000. But that’s pretty basic. Experts recommend[...]
Life is full of lots of surprises. Some are nice; like an unexpected, “just because” gift, an out-of-the-blue call from an old friend or a handwritten, kind note from a loved one. But some surprises are not so nice. Some of life’s surprises can be very expensive, and if you’re on a budget, could completely derail your progress towards a[...]
While credit cards can be helpful for reaching your financial goals, it is important to keep a number of money management tips in mind when using them so that you can avoid the easy slide into debt through overspending. The Equifax Finance Blog shares info about the top ways people misuse and abuse their credit cards and ruin their FICO scores[...]
If you have good credit and are preparing to purchase some real estate, it is important to consider just how much house you need. This simple consideration greatly shapes your home buying process. The Equifax Finance Blog has a few tips to help narrow your search with the article, “ How Big of a House Do You Need?” How much of a home[...]
If you have just purchased some new real estate or are in the market, there's a real reason to consider your yard. With the current economy, there are all kinds of ways to get more from what you have already. Your yard is no exception! By growing some of your own produce, you will be amazed how much you will save[...]