We’re in a very unstable time when it comes to money. Daily costs are rising, economies are shaky, and people are still pulling themselves up by their bootstraps. It’s not something that can be done overnight, and will take work, but we’re getting there.

Being a new business owner in a competitive industry can be as nerve-wracking as it is exciting. There are so many directions you can steer your company — just as many as the number of beginner traps you can accidentally fall into while maneuvering the industry landscape.

Some houses you fall in love with the moment you set eyes on them. They’re perfect and beautiful and… sooooo expensive. Have you considered looking at a fixer-upper instead? An older house in disrepair may not be as pleasing to the eye, but it’s probably a lot more affordable.