Susie Skog
The Upsides of 20 Percent

The Upsides of 20 Percent

Thinking about buying a home in Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville, or Huntersville? One of the biggest questions buyers ask before starting their search is how much they need to save for a down payment. The good news: there’s more flexibility than most people...
Pros and Cons of Wedding Insurance

Pros and Cons of Wedding Insurance

Rain, the bride falling into a pool, a wedding cake falling over, and deposit money thats lost because the venue went out of business a week ago.What do all of these have in common? Theyre all things that can go wrong at a wedding that can be covered by wedding...
How to Ease Into Minimalism

How to Ease Into Minimalism

Are you interested in the idea of minimalism, but unsure of where to start? Consider the following…Get your family on board. You’re fighting a losing battle if only one person in your household wants to minimize. Chat with your spouse, kids or roommate about why a...
5 Financial Tips for First-Time Parents

5 Financial Tips for First-Time Parents

So a babe is on the way? Congrats! Along with the chaos of, well, everything that is to come, your finances are about to experience an upheaval, as well. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, it will cost upwards of $245,000 to raise a child born in 2013 to...