Flipping houses is a type of real estate investing that involves buying a property that needs repairs and is sold below market value. You then make the needed repairs and renovate the property so that it can be sold at a profit. There are a lot of TV shows about house flipping that make it Continue Reading
A Week in Texas on a $90,000 Salary
Welcome to Spending Notes, where we do a weekly deep dive into how our readers spend their cash. Today: a lawyer who makes $90,000 Occupation: lawyer Age: 38 Location: Fischer, TX Salary: $90,000 (approx. $3,462 per pay period) Day One My boyfriend and I recently moved in together, so I’m still unpacking and getting settled in the Continue Reading
How to Spend Your Money on High-Value Items
No one really needs to be told how to spend money. It’s one of the easiest things you can ever do, and all your money can be gone before you know it if you allow it. Most people try to save money, invest, or put it in a retirement account, but it’s important that you Continue Reading
Everything You Need to Know About the MATCH List
Any small business that will handle payment processing needs to open a new merchant account. Business owners go through an in-depth screening process of all their merchant accounts to ensure they are following the rules and abiding by all laws. Any merchant who violates these rules and laws risks earning a place on the Terminated Continue Reading
Why You Should Invest in Home Landscaping
When it comes to making improvements to your home, it can be difficult to know what the best projects to prioritize are, or which upgrades are likely to add the most to your property’s value. Landscaping is one of the few upgrades that not only improves your home’s equity and adds to its curb appeal, Continue Reading
3 Great Ways to Protect Your Home
As a homeowner, it’s essential that you are proactive about taking care of your home, especially if you live somewhere that there are elevated risks of things like weather or water-related damage. What protecting your home entails can vary depending on what type of home you have, what your budget is for home improvements, and Continue Reading
3 Tips To Get Your House Ready for Spring
While the bitterly cold weather facing most of the United States right now might make it seem otherwise, early spring is only a few months away, which means it’s almost time to do some spring cleaning. Winter weather, neglect, and routine wear and tear can do a number on your house during the winter months, Continue Reading
How to Talk Through Anxiety Over Your Child’s Health
Worrying for your child is part of being a parent. From when they take their first steps and their first day of school all the way through to their wedding day, you’ll never completely stop worrying for them. When they’re sick, this worry can get even stronger. The last thing you want when your child Continue Reading
How to Dress for the Job You Want
Dressing for success is a time-worn piece of advice that still applies to today’s world. When you put effort into looking your best, it influences how people perceive you. The mindset of dressing well evaluates how we feel on the inside, and about the clothes we are wearing. Our style of dress says something about Continue Reading
5 Simple Styling Remedies to Help You Look Even Better
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve all stayed at home more than we ever thought and possibly neglected our appearances in the process. If you’re looking for some ways to improve your style before you head back to the office, school, or other places, then consider some of these five easy upgrades that you can quickly implement Continue Reading