Pro Tips Archives - Page 4 of 8

Man sadly sitting in the outline of a tiny house, trying to make himself small enough to fit.

Homeownership Out of Reach for Younger Generations

News outlets abound with tales of generations in distress. Millennials are moving back in with parents at record rates; Gen Z will never be able … Read more

A happy couple putting money into a piggy bank together, to represent how to split costs in a relationship.

How to Split Costs in a Relationship to Keep it Fair for Everyone

You’re glowing with bliss. Your partner just asked you to move in with them! As the relationship moves forward and you discuss the joys of … Read more

Man wearing glasses. You can see the reflection of the computer screen on his face and in his glasses and he look serious like he's a hacker.

Prevent Identity Theft: 12 Ways To Protect Your Identity

Identity theft is a real problem. The best way to deal with identity theft is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Take … Read more

A woman nervously looks at her bills while holding cash, to represent someone who is house poor and can barely keep up with bills.

Feeling House Poor? There’s Hope! What it Means and How to Escape!

Owning a home is a dream come true for millions of Americans. However, many new homeowners quickly discover that their new house stretches their budgets … Read more

A couple looks at a fixer upper home, as a cartoon fills in the vision of what the home will look like after renovations.

12 Crucial Features To Examine Before Buying a Fixer Upper

Buying a fixer upper can either be a dream or a financial nightmare. If your heart is set on a handyman’s special, you must pay … Read more

What is money? A woman sits at a desk with money in her hand deep in thought.

What is Money? The Costly Way Your Thoughts Impact Your Financial Life

What is money? Technically speaking, money is a promise backed by the government. They create treasury notes and mint coins, assigning each a specific value … Read more

Siloutte of a sad, depressed person sitting in a dark hallway to represent someone who has lost everything and what to do when you have nothing.

What to Do When You Have Nothing – Here’s How to Rebuild from Scratch

“So that’s it then. No weapons, no friends, no hope. Take all that away, and what’s left?” “Me.” – Buffy the Vampire Slayer Life is … Read more

Hands exchange a pile of cash for a small model house to represent spending all your savings on a house.

Should I Spend All My Savings on A House? I Did – Here’s What I Learned

Houses are expensive. Even if you’re buying with credit, you must provide a substantial amount upfront for the downpayment, closing costs, and other miscellaneous fees. … Read more

What to do if your identity is stolen. A woman sits on the couch, holding a credit card and gasping at the computer. She's a victim of identity theft.

What To Do If Your Identity is Stolen: 11 Actions for When You’re a Victim of Identity Theft

Would you know what to do if your identity is stolen? Over a third of all Americans will encounter identity theft, so if you haven’t … Read more

A painter standing in the kitchen of a home in the middle of a renovation project to represent buying a fixer upper.

Should You Buy A Fixer Upper? 8 Critical Questions Every Buyer Must Ask

Recent hikes in housing prices push homeownership out of reach for many people. Some opt to buy a fixer-upper, which allows them to grab real … Read more