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If you’ve checked your credit reports lately for errors, congratulations! That’s a smart first step to improving your credit score, which can make getting approved for home loans and credit cards, along with getting the best interest rates, a lot easier.

Errors can be as simple as a misspelled name, wrong phone number or address, or as serious as an account wrongly reported as delinquent.

The next step is to fix them. Here are some ways to resolve errors on your credit reports:

Having an emergency fund to help pay for an unexpected car repair, hospital visit, or other financial emergency is a smart financial move, but finding money to sock away each month is easier said than done. However, it is possible if you have a sound strategy in place.

Here are a few simple ways to save some money:

Buy and sell used
For one month, make it a point to only buy used items. And for each item you buy, sell something you already own.

Have you ever made a purchase that has thrown your monthly budget off-kilter? Or maybe you’ve put financial restrictions on yourself that push you away from spending on things that bring you joy. The phrase “treat yourself” has been trending for a while, and the good news is there’s some benefit to it!

Buying a home is, perhaps, one of the most personal transactions you’ll ever undertake. How, then, can you help someone else find the home that’s just right for them—especially if they are unable to help with in-person input? Whether you’re helping your elderly parents relocate to a retirement community or helping an out-of-town friend relocate to your area, you’ll need to keep in mind some strategies for keeping the lines of communication open all the way to the closing table.

Everybody wants to save money to buy a house, take a vacation or be able to retire comfortably. If you have limited income, those goals can seem out of reach. It can be hard to save money if you don’t have much coming in, but there are ways that you can trim your spending and be able to set some money aside for the future.

Cut Expenses

While you may have been ready to buy a home during the 2020 spring market, the uncertainties caused by the pandemic may have put a damper on your plans. At this point, you may be uncertain about your post-COVID-19 real estate goals and unsure whether the opportunity to work from home will inspire you to move to another market or another type of home.

To help in your search for a home, consider looking for a house with the following features:

Look for a Big Yard