Elizabeth Renter
Moneyish
Kansas, United States
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Things could be looking up for first-time home buyers
Homes became more affordable for first-time buyers, and there were more on the market during the fourth quarter of 2022. Here is some guidance for buyers. → Read More
101 million taxpayers are missing out on this free service
Anyone with an adjusted gross income at or below $73,000 in 2022 can file taxes free. Here's how to do it and how to spot costly traps from other services. → Read More
Millions of Americans want a $200K home — here’s where that might be possible
Where will buyers find homes selling for $200,000? Not likely in the markets they’re hoping. Hopeful buyers should be more realistic than optimistic. → Read More
My house was built in 1885—here’s how I decide when to DIY a project, and when to call a pro
I've learned that failing to weigh certain variables can ultimately make DIY more costly than hiring skilled labor in the first place. → Read More
How high-priced homes changed the mortgage game in 2021
The housing market in 2021 was one for the record books. → Read More
More homes for sale and less demand, but first-time buyers still struggle to get in the door—what you can do
An analysis of first-time home buyer affordability across the country finds that demand eased but prices and wages kept home affordability down in the second... → Read More
Got an extra $11,500? You’ll need it to keep up with 2022 prices
With prices up 8.5% year over year, household spending stands to rise by several thousand dollars. → Read More
Inflation is hitting small businesses hardest in these cities and states
Small-business owners are also dealing with higher prices and supply chain problems. Here's where they're feeling it the most. → Read More
Two years into pandemic-era housing market, outlook for first-time buyers is grim
Affordability falls again, marking a bleak first quarter for first-time home buyers in 2022. Here's an analysis of what they're facing—and where things are... → Read More
College-bound grads could exit with nearly $40K in student loan debt
College-bound high school graduates will amass thousands in debt. Many will share this debt with their parents. → Read More
Americans lowered their credit card debt since the pandemic, but inflation could reverse the trend
Over the past few years, credit card balances were paid down and delinquent accounts became less common, but those gains could evaporate with soaring inflation. → Read More
Taxpayers wasted as much as $13 billion on filing federal returns, when they could have filed free
Each year, 70% of taxpayers qualify to file federal returns for free, but few do. The unnecessary spending could top $13 billion. → Read More
There was little relief for first-time home buyers in the fourth quarter
For the first time since early 2020, the least affordable metros included one outside of California. → Read More
Perks of selling your home could outweigh challenges of buying
89% of current homeowners who want to list their homes right now say something is preventing them from doing so, → Read More
5 homebuying lessons from last year’s unsuccessful buyers
Buying a home in 2022 won’t be easy, but learning from last year’s challenges might give you the edge that you need to succeed. → Read More
Inflation can spell disaster for some 40% of Americans
Without the buffer of emergency savings, an unexpected car repair or a 25% increase in the cost of heating a home can be tough to take on. → Read More
Listing your home in 2021? Here's what to know
It's a good time to be a home seller -- homes are selling fast and for a premium -- but that doesn't mean you should jump into the market ill-prepared. → Read More
NERDWALLET: Listing your home in 2021? Here’s what to know
It’s a good time to be a home seller — homes are selling fast and for a premium — but that doesn’t mean you can jump into the market ill-prepared. → Read More
Listing Your Home in 2021? Here's What to Know
It’s an exciting time to be a home seller, and 17% of homeowners plan on selling in the next 18 months → Read More
College costs far outpace wages many students could earn
College graduates who borrow can expect to leave school with close to $30,000 in student loan debt, according to The Institute for College Access and Success. → Read More