Plenty of people rely on tips for some or all of their income. In fact, millions of Americans work in the kinds of service and hospitality industry jobs that have traditionally relied on tips for compensation -- and that number is expected to increase in the coming decade. You might think that buying a home is just for people with desk jobs and salaried gigs. But that’s not the … [Read more...] about 4 Homebuying Tips for Tipped Employees
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It’s Almost Always Cheaper to Buy Than It is to Rent
You’ve probably heard from well-meaning friends or relatives that renting is just throwing money away. That’s not entirely true, of course. Paying rent means you get a place to sleep and store your belongings. And having a place to live is nice. But once you hand over that rent check, you won’t see any of that money again. Your rent check helps your landlord build her wealth … [Read more...] about It’s Almost Always Cheaper to Buy Than It is to Rent
Don’t Wait: Five Good Reasons to Buy a Home in 2017
Homeownership is a dream for many Americans. 2017 might just be the year to make that dream a reality and finally buy a home. If you’ve been on the fence about it, here are five excellent reasons to consider becoming a homeowner this year. Interest rates are still low, but starting to rise Mortgage interest rates have been at or near historic lows for the last few … [Read more...] about Don’t Wait: Five Good Reasons to Buy a Home in 2017
