Before we get started, I want to make it clear: I enjoy being a grownup. For starters, high school is over (fist pump), I can eat whatever I want, I can sleep in if I want to, I can go on vacation if I want to… The freedom is great! But, being a grownup isn’t all it’s cracked up to be either.
The holidays can be a dual edged sword. They’re full of music, food, love and good old fashioned cheer… but they’re often coupled with a long list of social obligations, a long list of unfavorable social interactions and a long list of charges to your credit card. Everyone is stressed out during the holidays and, for those of us who suffer from mental illness, that strain is often magnified.
If you’re like most of us, you probably wish you had been more financially savvy in your twenties. A little less partying, a little more planning for the future, right?
Buying a home can be an exciting but daunting process. The anticipation that goes into searching for a new home, the rush of a house hunt can cause level-headed buyers to stray into financial decisions or a lifestyle compromises they later regret.