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35 Tips to Furnish Your New Home for Less Money

November 13, 2023 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

Buying a new home is one of the most exciting experiences in life. And if you’re like most homebuyers, you’ll be planning your furniture placement and decor before the ink dries on your offer letter.But before you run to the nearest home goods store, take a deep breath. First, you’ll need to delay any major purchases before you close on your new home. A large outlay or additional line of credit could lower your credit score and, thus, impact your mortgage terms.1 Second, moving and closing Continue Reading about 35 Tips to Furnish Your New Home for Less Money

Income Properties Are Trending, But Is Landlord Life for You?

October 12, 2023 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

If the thought of investing your money into brick and mortar—or perhaps some stylishly painted siding—excites you, join the club.Investing in real estate has long been one of Americans' favorite ways to grow their wealth.In fact, over 70% of single-family rental properties are currently owned by individual investors rather than corporations, according to Census data.1A decade's worth of Bankrate surveys has found that Americans often prefer real estate for long-term wealth building Continue Reading about Income Properties Are Trending, But Is Landlord Life for You?

Riding the Storm Out: Understanding America’s Insurance Crisis

September 18, 2023 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

Take a closer look at the storm that new homeowners in California and Florida are facing as insurance companies deny writing insurance policies.Understand the vulnerabilities caused by this crisis, learn about the reasons driving policy denials, and explore actionable steps to protect yourself in the face of this insurance crisis.The entire nation is at risk from insurance companies denying new policies and cancelling current homeowner policies.So read this as if your life depended Continue Reading about Riding the Storm Out: Understanding America’s Insurance Crisis