Listen "Your House Called...It Needs Another $5,000"
Episode Synopsis
So, you finally bought the house. Congrats—you’re officially broke with better walls. In this episode of Budgets for Badges, we’re talking about the reality of homeownership for first responders: the hidden costs, the financial landmines, and why your house will forever find new and creative ways to drain your wallet (spoiler: it never stops).We’ll cover the pros and cons of buying a home when your schedule, stress, and paycheck already demand so much of you. Should you even buy, or is renting the smarter move? What pitfalls should first responders look out for before signing on the dotted line? And how do you know when you’re really ready—or just tired of your landlord’s questionable paint color choices?If you’ve ever thought, “This mortgage will be easy—how bad can it be?”…this episode is your wake-up call.Follow us on IG:Budgets for Badges: https://www.instagram.com/budgetsforbadgesRebecca Jameson: https://www.instagram.com/bluelinemoneycoachChris Harksen-Lucero: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthenumbersbnContact Zanna Wolfgang:IG: @honorthebraveEmail: [email protected]: www.honorthebrave.com
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