For many, their home is the largest investment/asset in their financial portfolio. From securing the best interest rate to maximizing the equity in your home to weighing renting versus owning, to considering a renovation that offers the “best bang for the buck”, financial considerations are top of mind for most homeowners. Creating a household budget and making sure that your house payment, if any, is not over a certain percentage of your monthly budget are important considerations. Below are some resources for you to investigate your financial health and the financial fit of your home.
Podcasts:
- Suz Orman’s Women and Money
- Bigger Pockets Money
- Bigger Pockets Real Estate
- Real Estate 101
- The Dave Ramsey Show
Books:
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
- Worthy by Nancy Levin
- The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
- Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement by Rachel Richards
- The Latte Factor by David Bach and John David Mann
- The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom by Suze Orman
- Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill