Tara Mastroeni
How to Teach Your Child to Budget from a Young Age
The ability to create and stick to a budget is a life skill that is essential for every child to learn. However, financial acumen isn’t something that can be discussed once and internalized. Instead, it needs to be a knowledge…
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5 Home Improvements to Make During the Summer
Summer can be a busy season. Between work, social commitments, and trying to find time to get away, it can seem like there is hardly any time to tackle the home improvement projects on your to-do list. Still, some home…
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4 Habits of a Financially Fit Homeowner
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial milestones of a person’s life. However, getting the keys comes with a lot of expense and added responsibility. In light of that, we’ve brought you four habits of a financially fit…
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How New Real Estate Agents Can Build a Successful Business, According to Industry Veterans
For new real estate agents, starting a successful real estate business is no easy task. That’s why we went ahead and asked industry veterans to share the best tips they have for agents who are just getting started. Keep reading…
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9 Healthy Dessert Recipes Your Kids Will Love to Snack on This Summer
There’s no denying that almost every kid loves dessert. However, it’s also true that parents often want to do their best to make after-dinner treats as healthy as possible. In light of that, we’ve brought you nine healthy dessert recipes…
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Rates Fall Across the Board, but Application Volume Continues to Dip
Mortgage rates fell once again this week, dropping to just 2.90% on 30-year, fixed-rate loans. Yet, despite the drop in rates, mortgage activity continued to decline overall. In particular, both purchase and refinance saw a decline over the last week.…
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Tapping the Equity in Your Home for Cash: When a Cash-Out Refinance Might Make Sense
If you own your own home, you may have heard that a cash-out refinance can be a solid option for big expenses. While this is true, not all large expenses are created equal. To that end, we have listed some…
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8 Baby Nursery Must-Haves: A Checklist for New Parents
As a new parent, shopping for a new baby can feel intimidating. After all, there are so many products and brands on the market that it’s hard to differentiate between what you need and what’s not necessary. In light of…
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How to Create a Monthly Budget that Works for Your Household
When you’re working on getting your finances in order, creating a monthly budget is one of the most fundamental steps you can take. However, if you’re newer to money management, this process can feel intimidating. In light of that, we’ve…
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10 Delectable Fourth of July Party Recipes
Fourth of July is right around the corner and that means that summer is officially underway. While we had to stay separated last year, this year is different. We can gather once again! If you’re planning on kicking off the…
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