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7 Home Maintenance Tricks That Will Save Money and Energy
AnikaSalsera/iStockThe electricity you use to power your home can cost a pretty penny. The average family spends $1,900 a year on utility bills, according to the government’s Energy Star program. But...
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Best Water-Saving Appliances and Faucets for Your Home
WillSelarep/iStockHomeowners know that conserving water is important. It can help preserve our environment and cut monthly utility costs, which—if you haven’t added up your household’s water bills in a...
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The Best Time to Buy a TV, Mattress, and Everything for Your Home
sergeyryzhov/iStock; realtor.comWhen is the best time to buy a TV, mattress, refrigerator, and other basic essentials for your home? If you’re a homeowner who loves a bargain, timing your purchase for...
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Sorry, Parents: Decorating a Baby Nursery Is a Huge Waste of Cash
aywan88/iStockIf you’re expecting a baby and you feel like your to-do list is a mile long, we have some very helpful news for you. Ready? Skip the baby nursery. No, we’re not kidding. Just skip it....
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Forget Black Friday: This Is the Best Day of the Year to Buy a Home
istockHome buyers looking for a sweet holiday deal should forget about Black Friday, researchers say. Their bank accounts will be better off if they wait until Dec. 26 instead. Yes, after-Christmas...
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8 Things Your Plumber Wishes You Knew About Conserving Water
percds/iStockYou’ve heard it before: Conserving water is important. With all the water that Americans use each day—an estimated 322 billion gallons—every action you take, no matter how small, can...
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These Early Retirees Bought Their ‘Disgusting’ House in Montana With Cash and...
MarketWatchSome may say Jillian Johnsrud has a frugal lifestyle, but, if you ask her, she’d say she’s living the dream. Johnsrud, who lives in Kalispell, Mont., with her husband and five children, has...
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I’m 27 and Put 17% of My Income Into My 401(k), but That’s Keeping Me From...
PaulMaguire/iStockHello Catey, I am a single, 27-year-old male. I am beginning to save for a down payment on a home. I currently contribute about 17% to my 401(k). While that is great, it doesn’t leave...
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The No. 1 Thing People With Fat Savings Accounts Scrimp on That You Likely Don’t
selimaksan/iStockHousing may be the key to bigger savings. Earlier this week, a Reddit post — from a 48-year-old woman claiming to be a millionaire despite having only low-paying jobs until about age...
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Real Estate Reality: How to Get Ready for a Recession—Just in Case
claffra/Getty ImagesWhat a difference a few weeks can make! We started 2020 on a hopeful note, expecting a solid—if moderate—continuation of the longest U.S. expansion on record. The only major...
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Is COVID-19 Costing You Cash at Home? 7 Hidden Expenses of Self-Isolating...
Yuttachai Saechan/Getty Images; realtor.comThose who are fortunate enough to still be collecting a paycheck while quarantined or sheltering in place might expect to build up some serious savings. While...
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6 Costly Mistakes To Avoid With Your Utility Bills While Staying at Home...
wragg/Getty ImagesWith vacations put on hold and COVID-19 cases continuing to rise even as many states work to slowly reopen, it’s safe to say that many of us will be spending more time than usual at...
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Home Buyers in These Cities Could Save These Down Payments—by Moving In With...
Maskot/Getty ImagesWhen COVID-19 shuttered offices across the U.S.—forcing legions of white-collar workers to go remote—many took a hard look at their living situations. Why were they spending so much...
View ArticleWhat Is Title Insurance, and How Much Does Title Insurance Cost?
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View ArticleDid ‘Home Work’ Just Commit Its First Design Fail? Take a Look
On "Home Work," Andy and Candis Meredith add an upgrade to their schoolhouse that is bound to make their kids really happy. But would you want it, too? The post Did ‘Home Work’ Just Commit Its First...
View ArticleIs Gardening Digging a Hole in Your Wallet? 7 Money-Saving Tricks To Try
Even if you’re an experienced gardener, chances are you spend a pretty penny on new plants, fertilizers, and even mulch. Here's how to save money instead. The post Is Gardening Digging a Hole in Your...
View Article7 Secret Ways for Homeowners To Save Energy (and Money, Too)
Cutting energy costs is easy to do—once you know the uncommon ways to conserve energy (and save a little extra green in the process). The post 7 Secret Ways for Homeowners To Save Energy (and Money,...
View ArticleGetting Hygge With It: Your Fall 2021 Guide to the Coziest Wood Stoves
We spoke to experts on wood stoves from all over the country to bring you this list of the five best models to keep you warm and cozy all winter long. The post Getting Hygge With It: Your Fall 2021...
View ArticleBuying a Home in Your 30s? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Buying a home in your 30s has several advantages, including building long-term wealth. Here's what every millennial needs to know before buying. The post Buying a Home in Your 30s? Here’s Everything...
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Pay Off Your Mortgage or Save for Your Kid’s College: How To Make the Choice
Realtor.com / Getty ImagesPurchasing a home and paying for a child’s college education are some of the biggest expenses parents will face. So if you come into some extra cash, such as an inheritance or...
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How to Save Money for a Down Payment and Closing Costs on a New House
kroach/iStockWhen you’re wondering how to save money for a house, it can start to feel like you’ll never scrape together enough for a down payment. Yeah, you already know that Rome wasn’t built in a...
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Here’s How Much Cash Homebuyers Are Putting Down To Have Their Offers Accepted
Getty ImagesToday’s homebuyers are anteing up. Amid rising home prices, buyers are offering about twice as much cash for down payments as they did just two years ago in their quest to have their offer...
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Have a Propane Leak? Avoid an Expensive Bill With These Expert Tips
Realtor.comIf you’ve ever dealt with a propane leak, you know how much of a royal pain fixing it can be. And if you haven’t—well, trust us: It’s crucial to understand how to track down these hazardous...
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8 Crucial Money Mistakes Renters Make and Their Dire Consequences
aluxum/iStockIs now the time to get budget-conscious self together and really start saving? These days, we’re determined to stay the course. High rent be damned—we’re going to save that money Of course...
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Does Saving Up for a House Seem Hopeless? A Guide for Today’s Tough Market
Realtor.com / Getty ImagesFor those of you who hope to buy a home soon in today’s high-priced market, probably the most daunting hurdle is amassing the down payment. With the median home price...
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Save on Monthly Home Costs With These 7 Hacks
Getty ImagesIf you’re feeling the financial crunch right now, you’re not alone. Ever since inflation reached a record high of 9.1% this past summer (the highest it’s been in 40 years), life has started...
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DIY Luxury: 6 Fancy Household Items You’ll Save On by Making Yourself
Getty ImagesLet’s face it: We’ve all got at least one guilty pleasure when it comes to splurging on household comforts. Maybe it’s a never-ending pricey candle addiction, or the urge to buy even more...
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‘Unsellable Houses’ Highlights the Only Renovations That Really Count When...
HGTVOn “Unsellable Houses,” Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb admit that the current market is “very difficult” for sellers. But there is hope, and the latest episode proves sellers don’t need to shell out...
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7 Ways To Save Money Moving—Without Begging Your Friends for Help
Getty ImagesMoving may be right down there with root canals in the nether regions of life’s bucket list. While the thought of nesting in a new home is exciting, the act of getting there is often...
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How Renters Can Save for Retirement—Without Owning a House
Getty ImagesWhile buying real estate has long been valued as a smart way to build wealth and pave the way to retirement, many people—especially those living in big cities such as New York, Chicago, and...
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