by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 10, 2009 | Design Your Own House, for Home, for Money
Breathe. Breathe. This is the third time we've built a home and the fourth home we've purchased. Never in my life has it been such an episode. This morning we finally closed on the course of construction loan, but not before feeling utterly beat up and screwed over...
by Alison Moore Smith | Oct 26, 2009 | for Money
It probably isn't often that you have occasion to purchase bank checks. Most of my financial life is done online, through EFT, or other electronic methods. But last week I needed to get some new checks and I couldn't even remember where to get the best deal. I just...
by Alison Moore Smith | Oct 23, 2009 | for Money
Your mortgage is likely the largest debt you will ever incur. And it seems impossible to tackle. With a new mortgage looming in the next week, we are more aware of this than ever. I will be 75 before it's paid off the “natural” way. And Sam, well, he'll be...
by Alison Moore Smith | Sep 24, 2009 | Design Your Own House, for Home, for Money
Before we can dig the hole, we've got to secure a construction loan. No matter how good our credit is, no matter how big our down payment, no matter how secure our income, this step has always just been nerve-wracking to me. It keeps me up and night and gives me...
by Alison Moore Smith | Aug 21, 2009 | for Money
Term life insurance. Say it again, louder. Term life insurance. In the life insurance industry, you basically have two choices: term: includes only life insurance other: includes life insurance and an investment vehicle Please, don't be fooled by the claims about...
by Alison Moore Smith | Jul 21, 2009 | for Money, for Spirit
Last Sunday a man in the stake came into the Relief Society room to make an announcement. It's one I think you will appreciate. At least I did. Three stakes in my area including mine all use a rustic camp in the mountains for the annual Young Women Camp, with land...
