Taking care of your home all year long helps protect its value, prevent surprise repairs (or costs!), and make a great impression. Whether you’re living in it for life or planning to sell someday, don’t defer your home’s maintenance! As we roll out of Austin’s hottest months knowing our home’s pipes have been working overtime, […]

August often brings a shift in routines—and budgets. Whether you’re prepping for a new school year or starting to think ahead to the holidays, now is the perfect time to plan for seasonal expenses that can sneak up fast. For Families with Kids: Back-to-School Budgeting Back-to-school season can be a budget buster if you’re not […]

Don’t ever just “rubber stamp” your homeowner’s insurance policy before you renew! How you live in your home and what possessions you own can change from year to year. It’s always a good idea to reassess your needs and consider any changes in your home that could affect your insurance rates and coverage. Before you […]

July is the perfect time to pause and take a look at how your budget is working for you. Think of it as a mid-year tune-up—just like you’d check your car before a road trip, you should check your finances to make sure you’re still on track. Start by reviewing your original goals: Are you […]

January is the perfect time to start fresh and set financial goals,and as promised, I’m giving you all the deets on Sinking Funds this month. One smart way to plan for future expenses is by using sinking funds. But what exactly is a sinking fund?  A sinking fund is a savings strategy where you regularly set aside […]

Taking care of your home all year long helps protect its value, prevent surprise repairs (or costs!), and make a great impression. Whether you’re living in it for life or planning to sell someday, don’t defer your home’s maintenance! As summer starts to sizzle in Central Texas, your irrigation system becomes one of the hardest-working […]

Taking care of your home all year long helps protect its value, prevent surprise repairs (or costs!), and make a great impression. Whether you’re living in it for life or planning to sell someday, don’t defer your home’s maintenance! I know, I know…it’s Summer and you just want to relax! But don’t worry, not every […]

Life has a way of throwing surprises our way—unexpected car repairs, sudden medical bills, or a job loss can quickly derail your finances if you’re not prepared. That’s why this month is the perfect time to focus on building your emergency fund. An emergency fund is your financial safety net. It keeps you from turning […]

Whether you’re the type who plans every minute of your vacation or you like to wing it once you hit the road, there’s one thing you definitely shouldn’t leave to chance: your home. Because nothing ruins a relaxing beach day like a sudden uh-oh — Did I lock the back door? Did I leave the […]

Let’s be real—owning a home means you’re probably always doing something to take care of it. Whether you’re just keeping up with regular maintenance, upgrading the kitchen, or replacing the roof, every dollar you put into your home matters. But here’s the thing…if you’re not tracking those expenses, you’re missing out on some serious benefits. […]