One thing that every homeowner needs to understand here is that if you want to create a home that’s marketable enough to sell in the future, then it’s all going to start with maintenance. And sure, maybe something like that is incredibly obvious to you (hopefully it is). But when you think of maintenance, well, thanks to Pinterest and TikTok, you might only be thinking about the fun stuff like painting the walls, adding trim, just fun stuff like that. Sure, technically that’s maintenance, but that’s aesthetics.
You need to think about other things; you need to think about the practicality aspect of all of this, too. Maintenance can get super expensive. As unfortunate as all of that is, it’s true. Which is why you need to save, because you just never know when you need spend. So, as a homeowner here, maintenance-wise, what would you need to save up for?
Everyone deserves a bit of luxury in their lives. Even if you can’t afford to splurge all the time, enjoying the finer things now and then is kind of what makes life worth living. The things you prioritize are personal though, so what one person considers luxurious, another person might be less interested in.
Food is something that everyone needs, and if we need something, we might as well fulfil that need in a way we find enjoyable. So, can you enjoy luxury food at home?
With a little effort and investment in the right ingredients, yes.
There's no denying that divorce is a pretty common way for marriage to end across the world. In the US alone, the divorce rate, according to the CDC, thanks to figures from National Marriage and Divorce Rate Trends, is 2.4 per 1,000 population (compiled from 45 reporting states).
While not all marriages end in divorce, it is sadly a natural resolution for many marriages despite the intention into which they were entered. And while it's still viewed negatively, going your own way from a relationship that isn't right for both parties shouldn't be something people should be ashamed of.
But sadly, that's not the only negative connotation or aspect of divorce. Things can turn pretty nasty and complicated fast in these situations, especially where money and finances are involved. And divorce settlements are often highly emotional negotiations wrapped up in legal procedure. Because it’s not the ending of a marriage, it is the separation of combined entities, and at the heart of this is often money.
If you're finding yourself in this situation, here are a few financial oversights that can impact the divorce and impact the final outcomes, life, stability, and debt burden moving forward.
When you run a business as a mom, your personal life and your work life are usually tied together. Your income pays the mortgage. Your schedule shapes your childcare. Your energy fuels both your clients and your family. So when a separation happens, it does not just affect your home. It can reach into your pricing, your contracts, and your long-term plans. If you own a business, you need to think about the financial impact early.
Do you remember specific vacations that you took while you were a child with your parents? If so, you'll know that kids are prone to remembering some types of holidays more than others. These seem to carry a special magic with them throughout their lives, and they become an archetype they want to constantly return to in the future, even when they're adults.
So, what types of vacations really stick out in kids' minds, and which will they remember forever?
