On a recent trip with my best friend from college, we started talking about all the things we wished we’d known during those first few years out of school. The topic inevitably turned to money; we didn’t have any back then so the stakes were low, but there were still a handful of things we […]
What to do when your home search becomes overwhelming
Home shopping can be a complex process because it’s a complex decision to make — how do I/we find the right home for our family with all the right features and at the right price? In previous posts, I’ve already covered how to set a budget and write up a wish list, but […]
“What’s Included in a Home Inspection?” + 7 Things to Look For
Doing a home inspection is a very important part of the home buying process. While looking at a property online or even during a walk-through might seem extensive enough, you don’t want to buy a property only to discover you’ll have to sink thousands more into repairs. (Read about my renovation story here.) Home inspectors […]
How to Change Careers (Without Grad School or Student Loans)
Ah, college. You fun, expensive, tedious monster. Some days I miss college, but most days I’m just happy it’s over. (I’m sure most people would have a similar sentiment.) But what can you do when you fall out of love with the job you got your degree for? Or better still, end up in a […]
How do I create a wish list for what I want in a home?
When it comes to buying a home, I have always been the type of person who knows exactly what I want. I looked at three homes in person before buying my first (The 1940’s fixer-upper in Southwest Atlanta) and we looked at eight total when my husband and I bought our first home together. […]
We found the best side hustles for busy people who work.
Do you have credit card debt you want to pay down? Want to go on an amazing vacation but don’t have the money? Maybe you want to start a side hustle to make extra money but with everything going on you just don’t have time. I understand not having the bandwidth, but if […]