Author: Meredith Olmstead
Top 10 Ways to Be Successful with Your Financial New Year’s Resolutions
December 8th, 2022
We all love making New Year’s resolutions. Being hopeful, optimistic, and setting a goal can help boost our motivation to achieve what we set out to accomplish. According to a 2021 CBS News Poll, 20% of those polled chose “improving finances” as their New Year’s resolution. This made it the ...
8 Ways to Save Money On Your Next New or Used Car Purchase
November 23rd, 2022
The sticker price on a new and used car continues to climb, making saving money on transportation increasingly important. The average price of a used car reportedly spiked by more than 16 percent, year-over-year, and working families are paying above Kelly Blue Book value in too many cases. We all n...
7 Steps to Help You Budget for a Stress Free Holiday Shopping Season
November 9th, 2022
The holidays are a time of joy, light, and celebrations when families and friends gather from near and far to spend time together. The season is certainly a special time of year. Yet all the celebrations, the travel, the entertaining, the gift giving, and the food and drink that is associated with t...
Transform Your Living Space – 7 Home Improvement Ideas You’ll Love
September 28th, 2022
Is your home in need of some upgrades and updating? Sometimes a fresh coat of paint is all it takes, but other times there are more detailed home improvement projects that you need to improve the look and feel of your home. If you are wondering what project to tackle next, here are seven home [&hell...
Top Mistakes to Avoid When Shopping for a First Mortgage
August 30th, 2022
Buying your first home is an exciting time full of many emotions. You are ready apply for your first mortgage on your own and become a homeowner! This time is also full of lots of important information, and sometimes you can feel a little overwhelmed. To help you through the process, we want to walk...
What are the 10 Best Ways to Use a Home Equity Loan?
July 20th, 2022
Using a home equity loan creatively gained significant traction in recent years. After faithfully paying their monthly mortgage premium, working families build up considerable equity they can use for a wide variety of purposes. If you would like to enhance your quality of life, address financial con...
7 Quick Tips About How to Make and Follow a Monthly Budget
July 5th, 2022
Knowing how to make a monthly budget is the important first step to financial freedom. That means retiring comfortably, spending time with your family, and traveling like you always wanted. Monthly budgets, however, aren’t something you can set and forget about. In order to make one work for you a...
Looking for Ideas? 10 FREE Family Activities in the Boston Area
June 8th, 2022
Spending time in even the most welcoming city tends to get expensive. Families on a budget often look for inexpensive ways to enjoy a day together. It may come as something of a surprise, but the Greater Boston area offers diverse historical, cultural, and down-to-earth fun without opening your wall...
How to Increase Your Credit Score in 30 Days or Less
May 4th, 2022
The three-digit number known as a credit score greatly influences our financial lives. It ranks among the determining factors of whether people gain approval for auto loans, mortgages, credit cards, and other borrowing opportunities. Your credit score also impacts the interest rate you’ll receive ...
How to Stay Competitive When Shopping for a House in a Hot Market
April 13th, 2022
When the number of interested homebuyers strains the available inventory, real estate professionals call that a seller’s market. The U.S. housing market continues to put sellers in the driver’s seat, and prospective buyers face stiff competition. Although growing families may not necessarily hol...