Author: P48

After so many years of helping first-time homebuyers through the home purchase process, we try to keep this delicate balance of –– “make sure they’re excited about their new home” –– with –– “make sure they’re actually prepared for this next step.” Most first-time buyers walk in thinking about the big picture: price, location, and monthly payment. […]

After Mint shut down in 2024, people didn’t seem to just jump to whatever Forbes said—they went to Reddit, forums, and real-world testing to figure out what actually works.  By 2026, a few apps have clearly separated themselves—not because of hype (so it seems), but because people stick with them. Here are 5 budgeting apps […]

A friend of ours in Durham is part of a local “free” Facebook group where people give away things they no longer need. (Yes, this is actually legitimate. We couldn’t believe it.) Toys, clothes, baby gear—you name it.  Just last week, she picked up two pairs of toddler Air Jordans for her twin boys… completely […]

We have a friend with twin 3-year-old boys, a 5-month-old baby, and—just to round things out—a 2-year-old dog. The house is loud, busy, and honestly… a little chaotic most days. She made the decision to stay home full-time, and recently she shared something that many parents feel but don’t always say out loud: she’s struggling. […]