Understanding how do reverse mortgages work is essential for homeowners considering ways to unlock the equity in their homes. In this comprehensive guide, How Do Reverse Mortgages Work 37 Essential Facts Explained, we explore everything…

In this guide, we’ll review the 10 best lifetime mortgages in 2026. We’ve analyzed key factors like product offerings, flexibility, fees, and customer protections to help you make an informed decision. Each provider on this list has been selected based on their reputation, experience, and ability to meet the needs of homeowners aged 55 and above.  Whether you’re looking for fee-free advice, flexible repayment options, or access to a wide range of lenders, we’ve got […]

Finding the right broker can make or break a short-term property deal. Whether you’re buying at auction, bridging a chain break, or funding a refurbishment, the speed, structure, and reliability of your financing depend heavily on who arranges it. That’s where experienced bridging loan brokers come in. These firms act as the link between borrowers and lenders, negotiating terms, managing paperwork, and keeping timelines tight. In this guide, we’ve selected some of the best bridging […]

This overview on how to pay your taxes with a credit card (to the IRS) has been updated for the 2026 tax season. Want to take a bit of the sting out of paying taxes? Good news. You can easily and quickly pay taxes with a credit card and simultaneously profit from doing so. I didn’t know this was possible until a few years ago and it definitely makes my “financial knowledge I wish I had known sooner” list. You do, however, have to pay attention to the details when paying your IRS taxes with a credit card. Otherwise, you The post How to Pay Taxes with a Credit Card (and Profit) in 2026 appeared first on 20somethingfinance.com.

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Beginning next month, March 1, I have officially decided to operate on a cash only basis. I will be working this month to prepare for this really big change. Getting Ready Last month I moved my LLC from GA to TX. I’ve got to finalize the legalities of that move. New EIN, new business bank accounts and so on and so forth. I’ll be closing my one and only business credit card account this month. As a security measure, I will have one personal and one business checking account with no debit card, no ties to any 3rd party accounts (Venmo, CashApp, Paypal, etc.), essentially as isolated as I can make it. Then I’ll alternate accounts for debit and 3rd party transactions. I’m hoping this will prevent my primary cash accounts from ever being compromised. Because I’ve been operating like this with my personal accounts for some time, or rather, had two accounts already that I used for different functions and had existing debit cards and scheduled transactions, I will set up a 3rd checking account that will become my primary/isolated account. Auto Transactions Next, I will be working through my existing budget and transferring all my auto-pays and subscriptions to the appropriate account debit card – personal or professional. I’ll have to be eagle eyed on my accounts to make sure I don’t overdraw anything. But I know I can do this. Big Move This is a HUGE shift for me. If I don’t have the cash, I can’t do it, buy it, spend it. There is no more…I’ll pay it when I get my next paycheck. There is no more just spending with no immediate consequence. I’m also working on a brand new budget. I fully intend to, like Proverbs says…pursue a debt free life with Gazelle intensity. And with this new budget, I will actually be using some actual paper cash. At least that’s the goal. But then I started to worry about all these places that are now “cash free”. But never fear “Apple Cash” to the rescue. I’m going to fund my “Apple Cash” from my checking account. That will still allow me to use the convenience and security of the tap, but I think it will also allow me to feel the PAIN of spending. My thought is if I only fund it once a month…gas money, fun money, etc. then I will hesitate more to spend because I know when it’s gone, it’s gone. This is a work in progress. But it’s scary and a going to be a BIG MINDSET change for me. HUGE.    The post First Credit Card Free Month appeared first on Blogging Away Debt.

Parenting can look great on paper and still feel heavier than it should. In this episode, I break down five common parenting mistakes that quietly weaken connection with your kids — even when you’re trying hard and care deeply. These aren’t obvious mistakes like yelling or punishments. They’re subtle patterns I see over and over that create pressure, over-functioning, and disconnection. I share what these mistakes look like in real life and what to do […]

🎙️Episode #473 – More rentals don’t always mean more freedom. Here’s why selling down to 8 properties can create more cash flow, less stress, and… The post Why 8 Rentals Beat 21 (For Real Life Freedom) appeared first on Coach Carson.