INSIDE: How much does an exterior home remodel cost? It depends on many factors, but here’s what I spent on my 1940’s home renovation in Atlanta. How much does a home renovation cost? More than you’ll plan to spend. Kidding. Sort of. The answer, of course, depends on how much work is done to the […]
The 203k Loan: What It Is, How It Works, + How You Can Get One
Unless you’re among the famous or fabulously wealthy, it’s unlikely you have enough money to pay for a house in cash. Mortgages are incredibly common when it comes to paying for your home, but what if you want to buy a fixer-upper? You can barely find the money to buy a home, let alone renovate. […]
How to Ask Your Parents for Money (Rules, Tips and Tricks)
As a finance writer, I can tell you how to ask your parents for money in an appropriate fashion, because whether you think it’s acceptable or not, the reality is that 60% of Millennials accept financial help from their parents. And these aren’t college age kids, might be accepting financial help from parents […]
How to Start A Side Business: The Comprehensive Guide
, Some people make all the money they will ever need. Good for them! They worked hard for that success. The rest of us, however, work a job we love but don’t make as much money as we would like. So, what are we left with? Investments or starting a second business. I’m simplifying it, but […]
How to Do The February No Spend Challenge
I’ve been so lazy in December and January. Call it business depression or a midwinter slump, whatever the reason, I’m in a funk. I was feeling so burnt out that I dropped everything and ran to the beach for a couple of days just to feel like I had a grip on my sanity. (You […]
The 1 Minute Trick to Decide Who Pays on the First Date
It’s one of the biggest questions if you’re single – who should pay on a first date? I wish there was a magic wand I could wave that could clear this up for everyone. Like most money etiquette questions, it’s contentious, and like most people, I have my own opinions about dating and money etiquette. Being […]