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Why You Should Reevaluate Your Emergency Fund Regularly

August 9, 2022 by Melissa Batai Leave a Comment

Reevaluate Your Emergency Fund Regularly

My husband recently accepted a new job in a new state, 2200 miles away from our home. The new job comes with a pay raise and significant promotion (love that!), but, unfortunately, the new state is also more expensive. While we do come out ahead financially even after accounting for the cost-of-living increase, our emergency fund did not. So, whether you’re like us and moving … [Read more...] about Why You Should Reevaluate Your Emergency Fund Regularly

Why We’re Not Paying Extra on Our New Mortgage

July 26, 2022 by Melissa Batai 1 Comment

Not Paying Extra for Our New Mortgage

We’re relocating from Arizona to New York because my husband found a good job there. While we’re happy to move, we’re sad to leave behind our house payment in Arizona. We had a 3.375 percent interest rate and a smaller mortgage than we’ll have when we move. In New York, our interest rate will be approximately 5.5 percent, and our mortgage will increase by 1/3. Ouch. However, … [Read more...] about Why We’re Not Paying Extra on Our New Mortgage

The Biggest Signs that You Need to Save More Money

April 13, 2021 by Melissa Batai 1 Comment

Money Saving Signs

According to CNBC, “the typical American has an average of $8,863 in an account at a bank or credit union.”  However, that number is just an average.  How much each person saves depends largely on their age and whether they’re single or married and if they have children or not.  To illustrate this, CNBC goes on to further share that “60 percent of millennials don’t have enough … [Read more...] about The Biggest Signs that You Need to Save More Money

How the Pandemic Changed How We Approach Finances

March 16, 2021 by Melissa Batai 2 Comments

Pandemic Changed Finances

When I was young, my grandparents lived next door to us.  I watched my grandma wash out sandwich baggies and used tin foil; I saw her clip coupons for groceries and the occasional meal out.  She bought her clothes at second hand shops.  When I asked my mom why, she explained that my grandparents had lived through the Great Depression, and it had permanently changed their … [Read more...] about How the Pandemic Changed How We Approach Finances

Here Are 5 Money Mistakes to Avoid This Year

January 28, 2019 by Taylor Haahr 1 Comment

We all make money mistakes, that’s simply a fact. But those money mistake we make are a great opportunity for us to learn and grow, and next time do better. So if you’re looking to step up your financial game this year, then here are five money mistakes you’ll want to avoid! … [Read more...] about Here Are 5 Money Mistakes to Avoid This Year

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