Jeremy writes in with the following question regarding maximum mortgage payments for a new house: What percentage of your net income should go towards a mortgage? I don’t want to rush into anything so I was hoping you could give … Continue reading
Have you ever considered purchasing a home from a family member? If so, did you know you may be able to use the equity in their home as a down payment, and to cover closing costs? Well, I didn’t know … Continue reading
Refinancing a home loan in order to save a few hundred dollars each month on mortgage repayments is a smart move for long term home owners. However, if you are planning to refinance your mortgage and in the near future … Continue reading
Every now and then I run across an example of someone living an ultra-frugal lifestyle and it really appeals to me. This was the case when I saw a video at Living Off the Grid about people who build, and … Continue reading
This year I am declaring three New Year’s Resolutions in three categories: finances, personal and blog-related. These resolutions are really just big goals, but since the idea of declaring New Year’s resolutions this time of year is popular I’ll play … Continue reading
