Sean Finucane

5 Tips For Buying Your First Home On A One-Person Budget

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It’s no secret that millennials are “killing” the housing market, but that’s only because the housing market killed off millennials’ chances of buying a house. Americans under the age of 40 currently make up only 37% of the housing market and it’s largely because housing prices have skyrocketed in recent years. High housing prices, poor … Read more

Tips To Afford Youth Sports For Your Child

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Summer is here, and that means your kids are likely excited to start playing their favorite sport with the local team, if they haven’t already started practices. Unfortunately, kids’ sports are growing increasingly expensive, with many families stretching their already tight budgets to accommodate these hobbies. When nearly 80% of Americans are struggling with debt, youth sports can seem like a luxury not worth the money. However, that doesn’t mean your kids will have to go without seeing their teammates this summer; here are a few ways you can make your kid’s favorite pastime more affordable.

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Senior Renters Are On the Rise, But Is Forgoing a Mortgage Always Wise?

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Although renting an apartment is seen as a young person’s rite of passage, recent data reveals that it’s actually our nation’s oldest residents who are embracing the rental market. In an effort to downsize and to get rid of the financial burden associated with regular mortgage payments, many senior citizens are opting to rent instead of own. But is it always a smart decision?

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Don’t Let A Late In Life Divorce Ruin Your Retirement Plans

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When you say “I do,” the premise is that you’re making a lifetime commitment to your spouse. But in some cases, happily ever after doesn’t last quite as long as you’d hoped. Sadly, anywhere from 40-50% of marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. Even more startling is the fact that Baby Boomers are getting divorced at record rates. In fact, the divorce rate among those aged 50 and older has doubled since the 1990s. But if you get divorced when you’re older, you’ll have more to worry about than custody battles and co-parenting.

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