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Does the idea of retiring in your 30s with a million dollars in the bank sound appealing? You then have a lot of prime years in your life to spend however you like, without the need to work for money. This bold financial move is the idea behind the FIRE movement. Short for Financial Independence […]

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When Sarah and I bought our first home, the previous owners left it in pretty good shape. The appliances were relatively new and the home had been well-maintained during the time that the previous owners lived there, and they had taken a bunch of steps to make the home ready to sell. As first-time homeowners, […]

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Compound interest is an incredibly powerful force. It allows your money to start growing on its own, with the returns exploding in value over time, if you have the patience. While the idea is easy to understand, the actual application of it can be tricky. Does it make a difference if money is compounded monthly […]

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Renters insurance protects individuals against common losses and liabilities they face when renting a home or apartment. A standard policy offers three types of renters insurance coverage, each for different situations. Although renters insurance is not legally required, it’s beneficial for anyone who rents. Having a renters insurance policy covers your legal and financial responsibility […]

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Purchasing a condo insurance plan means understanding what your own needs are for insurance and what your HOA insurance covers. It also means digging a little deeper to find the answer to the question of how much dwelling coverage do I need for my policy? Dwelling coverage limits are determined by several factors, including what […]

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If you’re thinking about purchasing a renters insurance policy, you might be wondering, “does renters insurance cover earthquakes?” It’s a good question to ask yourself, especially if you live in a state that experiences earthquakes. The short answer is no, earthquake damage is not a covered peril under most renters insurance policies. Although renters insurance […]

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For my family, the summer vacation is an annual tradition. We usually select a destination in the fall of the previous year, spend a lot of time researching the specifics of the trip and how to minimize costs while still doing the things we want to do, and then set off for about 10 days […]

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When you’re buying a home or refinancing your current mortgage, your interest rate is one of the most important factors to pay attention to. And if you negotiate a lower interest rate, you can save thousands of dollars over the course of your loan. If you’ve shopped for loans before, you might have the mindset […]

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During 2020, many people were forced by the pandemic to switch to remote work. Office workers, programmers, journalists and many others suddenly found themselves no longer going into the office and instead figuring out how to do their work from home, often completely on the fly. For some, a return to pre-coronavirus work habits has […]

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