The convenience of selling your home without the hassle of getting it ready, putting it on the market, showings, open houses, negotiations, and repairs comes at a cost...a significant part of your equity.
It Starts Before the Statement is Sent
One More Reason to Refinance
Personal Finance Review
Even if Benjamin Franklin never actually used the expression "a penny saved is a penny earned," it has been a frugality sentiment for centuries. Franklin did say: "Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship." It's not about how much you make as much as it is about how much you keep.