Search Results for 'home buying vs renting'
2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Rent or Buy a House?
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 18, 2019
It’s the million-dollar question — possibly literally! Are you better off renting or owning? Here’s how to tell.
6 Steps to Using the Internet to Quit the Daily Grind
Maryalene LaPonsie on August 14, 2018
Yes, you can use the internet to make a living. Here’s how to use your computer to find a more fulfilling career path.
15 Ways for College Students to Save Money
Lucy Lazarony on August 14, 2018
College is an exciting time, but it can be so very costly if you’re not careful. Students can keep spending in check by following these tips.
This Number Will Tell You Whether It’s Better to Buy or Rent
Karla Bowsher on June 6, 2018
This key measure can help you decide whether renting or buying makes more financial sense in your town.
6 Steps to Using the Internet to Quit the Daily Grind
Maryalene LaPonsie on August 8, 2017
Yes, you can use the internet to make money — and more than mere pocket change. Here’s how to use your computer to find a more fulfilling career path.
The Number of Renters Reaches a 50-Year High — but Should You Buy Instead?
Karla Bowsher on July 21, 2017
A house is not a surefire investment. Weigh key factors to determine whether you are better off renting or owning.
10 Items You Should Never Buy New
Maryalene LaPonsie on May 19, 2016
We can practically guarantee you will get better value when you are the second or third owner of these items.
To Buy or Rent? How to Find the Answer to That Million-Dollar Question
Kari Huus on April 25, 2016
Some number-crunching scholars have developed an index to help you find the best financial choice in 23 different U.S. cities. Use this tool, calculators … and some soul-searching as you make the decision.
30 Ways to Shave the Cost of Laundry
Marilyn Lewis on April 23, 2015
Here’s how to save 90 percent on detergent and other ingenious ways to get your clothes clean for less.
What to Expect for Stocks, Housing and Oil Prices in 2015
Marilyn Lewis on January 8, 2015
Will these key components of the economy keep improving in 2015? We compare predictions from amateurs and experts.
Get Paid to Shop This Season: Really!
Donna Freedman on November 19, 2014
Cash-back sites will give you rebates on just about anything you can buy online. Smart shoppers visit these sites year-round.
Rent-to-Own? There Are Much Better Alternatives
Allison Martin on June 2, 2014
Thinking about renting to own? Well, think again. Here’s why.
Don’t Waste Money on These 5 Remodeling Projects
Marilyn Lewis on February 26, 2014
Instead of pouring remodeling money down the drain, consider these budget versions of five expensive projects.
14 Ways to Jump Off the Too-Many-Kid-Gifts Treadmill
Donna Freedman on November 18, 2013
If you’re an aunt or grandparent who always brings treats or small gifts to the children in your life, you may be unintentionally creating problems for the kids down the line.
Get Ready for a Major Rent Hike
Marilyn Lewis on October 25, 2013
Rent will likely continue to rise for three or four years — by about 16 percent, according to an expert’s estimate.
Why You Should Buy a House Now
Angela Colley on June 26, 2013
The housing market is on the upswing in many parts of the country and, for many prospective homeowners, now is a great time to buy. Are you ready?
6 Reasons Why You Should Rent, Not Buy
Ross Boissoneau on December 14, 2012
If you’re an empty nester or just moved to a new area, there are benefits to renting. Find out more situations when renting could be a better decision.
14 ‘Dubious’ Personal Finance Moves It’s OK to Do
Len Penzo on March 15, 2012
Justin Bieber can teach you a lot about smart financial moves that look stupid at first.
30 Tips to Spend Less and Save More
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 26, 2011
We recently caught up with several of the nation’s top money bloggers and asked them a simple question: What’s your single best tip to save money?
Why I’m Still a Happy Renter: 4 Tips for the Apartment Hunt
Brandon Ballenger on October 21, 2011
Experts suggest potential homebuyers should snatch up cheap homes at low interest rates now – and that’s fine if you have the cash. But there are plenty of great rentals seeking tenants for low rents right now, if you know how to look.
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