Totally relate to this. Jumping into homeownership taught me a few lessons the hard way too: - Always budget extra for repairs. Thought I was prepare...

Good points overall, but simplifying the rules too much might actually create new problems. A mortgage is a big deal, and sometimes those complicated ...

Haha, totally get where you're coming from—been there myself. A few thoughts from someone who's refinanced twice now: - First off, analysis paralysis...

I've been there too, felt stuck paying mostly interest for years. A few things that really helped me: - Making bi-weekly payments instead of monthly....

Been there myself, unfortunately. Back around '07 we tapped into our equity to build a deck and finish the basement—figured it would boost our home's ...