Always Read All of the Fine Print

I’ve been noticing at my bank a new promo offering “1% mortgage cash back”.  My husband has enjoyed teasing me saying stuff like “why would anyone use you?”  And when he was at the bank branch, he asked a mortgage-teller if this was legit they replied something along the lines of “yeah, isn’t this great!” [Read more…]

Fit to be Tied

My husband and I went to the Seattle International Auto Show with our three teensFitextreme350  late last month to look for an economy car for us to use for commuting.  We decided we liked the Honda Fit.   I doubt anyone relishes the idea of buying a car.   Probably much like getting a mortgage.   We did our homework and decided we were willing to pay a certain amount for the car and no more than that. [Read more…]