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Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)
- Jul 2
- 2 min
4 Reasons to Buy an Investment Property
This post examines what "making money" really means in real estate.
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Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)
- Jun 11
- 8 min
New Real Estate Adventure on Our Way to FI
This real estate deal has more ups and downs than most brokers will see in their whole careers. Strap in for this one.
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Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)
- May 21
- 9 min
Steps in the Home Buying Process
A sample 20-step process to buying a home. Read this before you buy to decrease stress and make the process smoother.
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Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)
- May 14
- 3 min
Home Equity Line of Credit vs Home Equity Loan
This post is an overview of both home equity lines of credit and home equity loans.
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Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)
- Mar 12
- 2 min
What is a VA loan?
A slightly deeper dive into VA loans.
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Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)
- Mar 5
- 2 min
What is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)?
This is a deeper dive into adjustable-rate mortgages.
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Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)
- Feb 27
- 2 min
What is a Conventional Loan?
A deeper dive into conventional loans
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Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)
- Feb 20
- 2 min
What is an FHA Mortgage Loan?
A deeper dive into FHA loans.
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Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)
- Feb 13
- 3 min
Quick Overview of Mortgages
Here, you'll learn about the 4 main mortgages offered in the US.
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Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)
- Jan 30
- 5 min
8 Alternatives to an Emergency Fund
You could keep money liquid in a savings account, or you could try one of these 8 options.
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Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)
- Oct 24, 2019
- 3 min
What is the Debt-to-Income ratio?
Debt-to-Income Ratio: definition, application, and case study.
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Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)
- Oct 17, 2019
- 2 min
6 Reasons You Should Use a Credit Card Instead of a Debit Card
The reasons you should choose to use a credit card over a debit card.
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Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)
- Sep 26, 2019
- 3 min
Americans and their Debt
This post includes details about Americans' most common debts and a rule of thumb for how to know if you have too much debt.
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Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)
- Sep 5, 2019
- 3 min
The Best Personal Finance Advice Ever
This blog discusses lifestyle creep and how to avoid it.
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Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)
- Aug 8, 2019
- 3 min
What’s the “deal” with 0% interest?
We explore the dark side of 0% interest offers on cars, electronics, furniture, and more.
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Adulting Is Easy (Lauren)
- Jun 27, 2019
- 2 min
Should I lease or finance a car?
What kind of payment do you want? Is it a pick-your-poison situation or is there a right answer?
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