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How I Replaced My Furnace Fan Motor and Saved $466

TheGrowthFocusedGuyPersonal Finance, Home Ownership

When it comes to building long-term wealth, owning property can be one of the best financial investments you can make. From building equity as you pay down your mortgage to enjoying tax advantages and potential property appreciation, the benefits are hard to ignore. But let’s be real; homeownership isn’t cheap. The ongoing costs, like replacing

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Clearing Overgrown Yard in 4 Days

TheGrowthFocusedGuyPersonal Finance, Home Ownership

It’s overwhelming to look at an overgrown yard and not even be able to see your backyard because it’s completely covered with tall weeds. It took me five days to clear it all out, but with the right tools and determination, you could probably get it done in a day. Back in March, the local

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Understanding Mortgage Escrow

TheGrowthFocusedGuyHome Ownership, Personal Finance

If you’re a new homeowner or plan to be one, I’d like to first congratulate you on your journey. However, there will be many real estate terms and acronyms thrown at you, “mortgage escrow account” is one of them. It can feel like you’re learning a new language, and you have no choice but to

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MAY 2024 DIVIDEND INCOME EXPENSES

Push Mower vs. Riding Lawn Tractor: Which is Right for You?

TheGrowthFocusedGuyPersonal Finance, Home Ownership

Spring is in full mode; we’re only a couple weeks before summer. Learning lawn care has been my new favorite hobby. So much so, I’ve added to the family of tools a dethatch machine and a lawn tractor to accompany my EGO push mower. 14000 sq ft of lawn, an electric push mower was just

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5 Reasons Why House Searching Sucks

TheGrowthFocusedGuyPersonal Finance, Home Ownership

We decided a year ago that it was time to start looking for a home. Renting no longer makes financial sense. Of course, renting was better when it was just the two of us. Now things have changed we begin our house search. Our household has grown to include more than a handful of people.  The

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