Home sales in the U.S. are skyrocketing as interest rates remain at historically low levels. In fact, Zillow expects nearly 7 million existing-home sales this year—the most since 2005. With so many prospective homebuyers on the market, you too may be wondering if it’s time to take the plunge into homeownership. Before you begin hunting for houses though, here are a few … [Read more...] about 3 Financial Moves to Make Before You Buy a Home
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Can You Afford a College Degree?
The following is a guest post by Clare Levison, CPA and Author of Frugal Isn’t Cheap: Spend Less, Save More, Live Better. It is sponsored by Western International University.For working adults wondering if they should go back to school for a degree - or to upgrade their bachelor’s degree to a master’s - affordability is, today, more important than ever. “How can I afford … [Read more...] about Can You Afford a College Degree?
How to Raise Money-Smart Kids
Probably, your above-average kid knows how to plunk out a Mozart concerto and ace his Mathematics test, but does he know how to craft a frugal budget and stick to it? Does he know the exact way to manage his multiple credit cards and pay an electricity bill? Being a good student, respecting elders and being terrific in academics and sports is not all that your student needs … [Read more...] about How to Raise Money-Smart Kids
The Average Cost of Braces for Kids
When your baby gets her first tooth, it's a milestone worthy of a celebration. But when she gets older and your dentist recommends braces, perhaps because of an overbite, crooked or crowded teeth, you might need to brace yourself literally for some sticker shock. Braces are expensive, and even if you have dental insurance, it may not cover much of the cost. The Cost As … [Read more...] about The Average Cost of Braces for Kids
How Much for a Hair Transplant?
If you are losing your hair, a hair transplant may seem like a better idea than a toupee, wig or simply shaving your head. In a hair transplant, a doctor takes a portion of your skin with hair follicles and grafts it onto the portion of your head without hair. The result is that you have your own hair growing out of your head.CostsDoctors who perform hair transplants typically … [Read more...] about How Much for a Hair Transplant?