The day starts earlier than I want it to. It always has. But there is sunshine now, and that makes it easier. The coffee is nearly gone by the time I walk downstairs. I’ve had two beers in three weeks. It has made my shorts too loose at my waist. ...

A few days ago I wrote about the pros and cons of renting versus financing a home with a mortgage. In that post I presented mostly advantages to renting: no debt, more flexibility, less costs for insurance, maintenance and taxes, etc. However, I failed to present one major advantage to ...

We are still in the midst of what most would consider a great time to buy a house. Benefits are plenty for first time home buyers and those looking to trade up alike, including sizable tax credits and low interest rates. I personally know a number of people currently renting ...