Many Americans rack up thousands of dollars in credit card debt each year due to poorly managed credit cards and spending habits. Pro-actively managing your credit cards is one of the key ingredients to maintaining a healthy credit score. It is so important to use credit card best practices when […]
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The Quickest Way To Increase Your Credit Score
What’s your credit score? Is this a question that gets you nervous and makes you cringe? Are you someone who can’t get approved for a loan or credit card or someone who is struggling to build credit? Many of us know that a credit score is one of the most […]
You’re engaged, what’s next?
Congratulations on your engagement! You have officially answered one of the most important questions of your life and yes that sparkly new ring is yours to keep! The next few months are going to be a complete whirlwind with some of the most memorable moments of your life, so make sure […]
Can’t Get Approved for a Credit Card? Try a Secured Credit Card (updated 2019)
If you can’t get an approved for a credit card, it is likely due to the fact that your credit score is either non-existent or very low. The quickest way to increase your credit score, even if you do not currently have a credit card is by becoming an authorized […]
Conventional Loans or FHA Loans? 3 Reasons to AVOID FHA Loans!
If you are looking to buy a house and thinking about leveraging an FHA loan think again. At the surface, FHA loans sound great allowing individuals to buy a property with only 3.5% down (even multi-family investment properties, if owner-occupied). However, when you peel back the layers you’ll find that there […]
Reflecting on 2018 – Goals and Financials
2018 was the first year I decided to write down my goals on a piece of paper and this will be the first time I am publicizing them. Kevin’s Goals for 2018 It is always good to reflect on your accomplishments as well as failures. Though this isn’t the most […]
New Effortless Cash Back App – Earn $5 in 2 Steps
You may know I love taking advantage of points and miles through my Travel Hacking Secrets course, which teaches you how to get flights for under $10, but I also love Cash Back! I use sites like eBates for online purchases, which helps put money back in my pocket and why I […]
15 Beautiful Barn Venues in the US
Planning the perfect rustic wedding? Look no further, below are 15 of our favorite beautiful barn venues located all over the US! 1. The White Sparrow Quinlan, TX The White Sparrow is a beautiful venue that was established by the Huerta family in 2014. The White Sparrow features a gorgeous whitewashed […]
Wedding Planning on a Budget
Congratulations, you’re engaged! Now let the planning begin. For anyone and everyone who has ever been engaged this is the fun part, right? Yes and no. Wedding planning can be very stressful, especially when on a budget. Below are my tips and tricks on beautiful budget-friendly wedding ideas! Top 8 Wedding […]
Unexpected Costs when Purchasing a Home
If you haven’t read my recent post about purchasing my first rental property, I bought a multi-family house in July 2018. Below are a few unexpected costs I didn’t expect to pay when I was first looking for properties. Unexpected Cost to Close Inspection $500 The inspection is an avoidable expense […]