Good financial advice can mean different things for different people. For some it means being able to get a hold of your financial advisor at any time, for others it means finding an advisor who explains investment options in detail and for some good financial advice equals making money. The truth is a good financial[…]
Do people with money usually flaunt or apologize for their wealth? This past week one of my good friends lost her job. As it goes in the financial industry when times are tough and companies need to increase their profit margins. She (let’s call her Amanda) has over 10 years of experience and is college[…]
It’s all written in big, black unmissable letters: a new nifty looking phone with a tempting looking piece of tech for a price that doesn’t seem over-inflated or outside of our budget. But stop, take a step back and think for a second before you sign up to anything. What looks cheap might not be[…]
Let’s be honest, your money is the product of your sweat and tears – and sometimes your blood. I think it’s safe to say that you want to find a good financial in whom you have complete and total trust. But how do you do that? The process is easy, it starts with the internet[…]
Being house poor is a common factor among home owners – specifically among new home owners. Have you ever heard someone say “I can’t go on vacation for at least a couple of years because I’m buying a home” or “I’ll never be able to go out for brunch again after I buy the house”?[…]
Not too long ago I was happy to tell you that at 36 years old I’m buying my first home. It’s a big milestone in my life and I’m looking forward to leaving the city and moving to the suburbs. Within a little bit less time than that I shared my nightmare story of how[…]
I know that sounds crazy, I mean who does that? Not a sane person, that’s for sure. But give me a minute to explain and trust me it will make sense. Who knows, next time you need a real estate agent or financial advisor you may just take to Twitter to find the perfect match.This[…]
Professional financial advice is a very valuable tool. So why don’t more people seek money management help from the pros? I spent nine years working as a financial planner and I can tell you that the two main reasons why the majority of people don’t seek professional advice is because: 1. They don’t think they[…]
I am in the middle of buying a home. We’ve already visited two developments, four houses, three agents and are waiting for final pricing on the home we want to build on the lot we chose. After months of scanning the internet for listings and discussing the pros and cons with our real estate agent,[…]
There are several reasons to love Air BnB if you’re a homeowner – unfortunately I’m not a homeowner yet and I hate Air BnB. It’s a great way to earn extra income by renting out your unused space – if you don’t mind strangers in your home. It’s also a way to ensure some type[…]
As you know I am in full first time homebuyer mode. I spend my weekends searching websites to find homes with all the amenities we want, at a price we can afford and sending questions to our real estate agent. Notice that I said, I spend; not my realtor spends. I know that I’ve never[…]
What questions did you ask your mortgage broker? As you may remember I’m in the process of buying my first home. At 36 years old I think it’s finally time to make the commitment to buy a place to call my own. You know what they say, better late than never. To be honest, the[…]