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Mortgage 101

5 Common Money Mistakes to Avoid in 2023

Read Time: 4 Minutes February 18, 2023
Topics:
Personal Finances Budgeting Interest Rates

Let’s face it: many of the biggest lessons we learn in life come from making mistakes. This goes for relationships, our careers, and especially hard lessons learned (at times), money.

When it comes to money mistakes, it’s important to pinpoint any issues and make decisions thereafter that set you up for financial success – particularly to be in the best position to achieve your homeownership goals.  

Building a strong financial profile made up of solid credit, savings, investments, and even debt (yes, debt doesn’t always play against you), takes diligence, but is especially worthwhile when it comes time to buy a home. So, let’s go over a few money mistakes to avoid that can help you get your finances in better shape.

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