In my interview with Shannon, we discussed several key topics. These included creating a budget that works effectively, highlighting what I call the “Beyoncé Factor” in personal finance. We also delved into strategies for saving money amidst the rising cost of living and the importance of making no-regret financial decisions, particularly when it comes to significant investments like buying a home.
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How I Saved Myself $500 by Repairing My Roof
I’ve been pretty lucky the last couple years. After my roof was damaged by a windstorm a couple years ago, my roof has been perfectly fine since then. That is until a severe thunderstorm in June.
I remember it like it was yesterday. The rain was coming down like the monsoons. Lightning lit up the sky. The boom of thunder made the hair stand on the back of my neck.
Cord Cutting: I Bought an Indoor TV Antenna and I Couldn’t Be Happier
Are you tired of shelling out thousands of dollars to the cable company each year for hundreds of channels you don’t watch? Why not join the growing trend and ditch cable TV? Ditching cable and living cable-free is commonplace these days—“cord cutters” are those people who rely on other methods besides cable to get their entertainment fix.
The Joys of Homeownership: Repairing My Garage Door
I’m probably jinxing it by saying this, but this year has been pretty quiet home repair wise. I haven’t had to do anything major like replace my dishwasher or repair my roof. The worst thing that’s happened this year is the clothes dryer stopped working. (I unplugged it to let it cool down, plugged it back in and it worked good as new!) So when I came home one night to find the garage door broken, I thought, boy, this is it!
The Burn Your Mortgage Podcast: Budgeting Hacks to Burn Your Mortgage Sooner with Gordon Stein
In my interview with Gordon, we discuss simple ways to save on the ongoing expenses of homeownership, factors to consider (besides just the rate) when shopping for a mortgage and good DIY home repairs to tackle on your own (and when to call in the pros).