Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)Oct 8, 20204 minAdulting Is Easy’s Take on MortgagesPrimary residence? Investment property? When does it make sense to have a mortgage?
Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)Aug 20, 20202 minWhat are the components of a mortgage payment?Decoding PITI
Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)Jul 2, 20202 min4 Reasons to Buy an Investment PropertyThis post examines what "making money" really means in real estate.
Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)Jun 11, 20208 minNew Real Estate Adventure on Our Way to FIThis real estate deal has more ups and downs than most brokers will see in their whole careers. Strap in for this one.
Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)May 28, 20203 minHow Changes in the Housing Market Affect Home EquityThis post includes a quick overview of the accounting equation, how it relates to home equity, and how the housing market affects equity.
Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)May 21, 20209 minSteps in the Home Buying ProcessA sample 20-step process to buying a home. Read this before you buy to decrease stress and make the process smoother.
Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)May 14, 20203 minHome Equity Line of Credit vs Home Equity LoanThis post is an overview of both home equity lines of credit and home equity loans.
Guest BlogMay 7, 20205 minTips for Students Paying for College with Credit CardsMadison Smith gives advice to college students who have put tuition on their credit card.
Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)Mar 5, 20202 minWhat is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)?This is a deeper dive into adjustable-rate mortgages.
Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)Feb 27, 20202 minWhat is a Conventional Loan?A deeper dive into conventional loans
Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)Feb 13, 20203 minQuick Overview of MortgagesHere, you'll learn about the 4 main mortgages offered in the US.
Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)Jan 30, 20205 min8 Alternatives to an Emergency FundYou could keep money liquid in a savings account, or you could try one of these 8 options.
Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)Oct 24, 20193 minWhat is the Debt-to-Income ratio?Debt-to-Income Ratio: definition, application, and case study.
Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)Oct 17, 20192 min6 Reasons You Should Use a Credit Card Instead of a Debit CardThe reasons you should choose to use a credit card over a debit card.
Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)Oct 3, 20193 minCredit Scores: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How to Improve Yours This post contains the categories and weights that make up your FICO score, the credit score ranges considered, and ways to improve.
Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)Sep 26, 20193 minAmericans and their DebtThis post includes details about Americans' most common debts and a rule of thumb for how to know if you have too much debt.
Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)Sep 5, 20193 minThe Best Personal Finance Advice EverThis blog discusses lifestyle creep and how to avoid it.