As if talking to your financial adviser isn’t confusing enough, the possible rollback of the fiduciary rule that requires financial professionals to work in a client’s best interest may make it more complicated. President Trump has told the Labor Department to delay its fiduciary rule until at least June 9, 2017, with some exemptions extending …
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It may seem like there’s always something going on as a homeowner, from silencing a squeaky hinge to unclogging a temperamental toilet. But many household problems can be easily fixed without calling a repair service. A can of WD-40, a toilet plunger and a bottle of vinegar are great basics to keep on hand for …
Rent-to-own is an alternative to the traditional agreement between homebuyers and sellers. Typically, a buyer presents an offer. Once accepted, the payment, settlement and new ownership takes place. Lease-to-own or rent-to-own does not follow this process. Instead, it allows a renter to become the buyer. This is done through another type of contract agreed upon …
A fenced-in yard. Double sinks. A wrap-around porch. An open floor plan. Solar panels. There are just so many things we want our new home to have. However, when shopping for our dream home, it’s essential to steer the dream a little bit more toward reality. No home will have every single feature you desire, so before …
A lot will depend on the length of time you plan to live in the home, other financial obligations, and potential savings gained from comparing the monthly costs of a home against the upfront costs and closing costs involved with a particular loan. Also, you will need to be comfortable with whatever choice you decide …
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Moving to a new home can sometimes be hard on children, who must say goodbye to their friends and the place where they grew up. But a move can also be traumatic to your pets. As a caring pet parent, it’s important to make sure that the transition doesn’t harm your four-legged family members. Pets …
A vacant home needs a lot more than furniture to make it market ready. TV renovation shows have pushed up home buyers’ expectations, giving sellers a template that may be difficult to reproduce if money is tight. If hiring a professional home staging company isn’t within a seller’s budget, there are some inexpensive ways to …
Reading books to your children is fun, and one of the great joys of parenthood is watching them learn to read by themselves. Lessons about personal finance and how money works can be included in books you read to children, or in books they read with you or on their own. Here are some good …
