Do you dream of cooking your favorite meal in a state-of-the-art kitchen? If so, you can make that dream a reality. But first find out what a kitchen remodel costs.

Thinking about installing an outdoor pool in your backyard? The idea is tempting for many obvious reasons. That’s why there are 10.4 million residential pools in the U.S. (source). But it isn’t an easy decision to make.

If you’re like many college graduates, you’ll graduate with a degree in one hand and piles of student loan debt in the other. Today’s college grads carry an average student loan debt of $32,731 [source].

If you’re a homeowner who has student debt you’d like to pay off as soon as possible, you might be in luck. Your home can now do more than just keep you warm at night. It can also help you pay off your student loans.

Do you dream of owning your own business but are afraid of the scary statistic that 50% of businesses with employees fail within five years? Buying an established business may be the answer to your prayers.

Venture capitalists may have had some big successes with companies like Apple, Google, and Facebook, but these are just rare wins that prop the myth of VC financing. The truth is less than 1% of U.S. companies have raised capital from VCs, the industry is contracting (source), and the average fund either breaks even or loses money (source).

If you’re trying to climb out of debt and have cut as many expenses as possible, it may be time to supplement your income. Increase your chances of becoming financially fit by taking on a side job.

If you want to take your business to the next level, you probably need an increase in working capital. A business line of credit can provide cash infusion when you need it and the best business lines of credit can offer some attractive possibilities.

While baby makes three is certainly a time for celebration, it also introduces the sobering reality that there’s a little bundle of joy now depending on you. For that reason, it’s important to protect your child financially should something happen to one of his or her parents.

Refinancing — paying off your existing mortgage and getting a new one — can be good for your finances, if you get a better interest rate and/or lower monthly payments.