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After seeing about what feels like a million properties, you finally found the perfect home for you and your brood. Congratulations! The excitement is palpable, but this new chapter comes with a lot of expenses, too. How do you balance your need for the most on-trend decor and the best bang for your dollar" Budget, shop smart and get crafty, people.
Renovating"
One way to save a bit of money and customize your home to fit your needs is to buy a fixer-upper. While this is a great idea, those reno costs can really add up if you don?t have an eagle eye for home deals. The great news is that Costco has more than the food you need to wow your guests at that housewarming dinner party you have planned. They also stock incredibly affordable and gorgeous home improvement finds like bathroom vanities, lighting, appliances, and kitchen cabinets, to name a few. Of course, Costco also has an amazing selection of furniture and outdoor living finds that will add that extra touch after the last coat of paint has been applied. Get your credit card working for you
A credit card is way more than a way for you to buy things when you?re short on cash. It should be a tool that you use to build your credit score (along with those monthly mortgage payments) when you pay it off every month. It?s also a great way to track all your expenses in one place and, if you?re smart, get some sweet perks. When you have all the responsibility of a new ho...