Why I Would Pay Off My Mortgage Over Investing in the Market

Why I Would Pay Off My Mortgage Over Investing in the Market

April 28, 2015April 28, 2015

This post has been written by Derek Sall, the owner and head writer of Life And My Finances. I am completely debt free. I have no credit card payments, no car payments, no student loans, and as of Dec..

Options for Refinancing Your Home

Options for Refinancing Your Home

February 9, 2015February 9, 2015

Refinancing your home is a great way to get extra cash for repairs and upgrades, which add to the value of your home. If you are not planning repairs or remodeling, you can use the funds for other thi..

The Pros and Cons of Selling Your House Without an Agent

The Pros and Cons of Selling Your House Without an Agent

February 5, 2015February 5, 2015

If you are preparing to sell your house, you are probably considering the possibility of going it alone, without an agent. The benefits of a successful sale without an agent are clear—you’ll save ..

Home Buying Made Easy

Home Buying Made Easy

January 6, 2015January 6, 2015

The dream to own your own home is instilled in us from a very young age. We’re spruiked glossy magazines and images on the TV and in newspapers proclaiming that the great Australian dream is to own ..

How Owning Your Home Will Change Your Life

How Owning Your Home Will Change Your Life

November 28, 2014November 28, 2014

You may have heard the news. For those hoping to purchase a first home, it’s a buyer’s market. Following the housing bubble of just a few years ago, the market has yet to fully rebound. That means..

5 Things I Learned From Buying My First Home

5 Things I Learned From Buying My First Home

October 23, 2014October 23, 2014

If you would have told me one year ago that I was going to be a homeowner by now, I would have rolled my eyes and told you to stop putting pressure on me. I’m doing just fine the way things are, tha..

Guide to Renting Properties for Side Income

Guide to Renting Properties for Side Income

June 6, 2014June 6, 2014

Congratulations! You have just become a landlord or are considering purchasing your first property. This is a great step to becoming financially independent and controlling your own financial destiny...

The Top 7 Things You Must Know When First Flipping Houses

The Top 7 Things You Must Know When First Flipping Houses

December 4, 2013December 4, 2013

The following is a guest post about flipping houses. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my guest post policy and then contact me. It’s rare that I go a week without someone asking..

The Fastest Way to Get Started Flipping Houses

The Fastest Way to Get Started Flipping Houses

January 24, 2013January 24, 2013

I meet many people who have lots of interest and want to learn how to get started flipping houses. Many of them seem to want to do their twelfth house flip before they’ve even done their first one. ..

The Secret to Selling Your House Flip

The Secret to Selling Your House Flip

October 15, 2012October 15, 2012

No doubt, one of the most exciting parts of a house flip is selling. It’s the combination of months of hard work, dedicated most of your free time, and closely following steps for success, some whic..

Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home

Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home

August 6, 2012August 6, 2012

The following is a guest post. If interested in submitting a post, please contact me. Author Bio: Jason is a financial advisor and Dave Ramsey-trained counsellor that blogs over at WorkSaveLive. He a..