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Home Sweet Home

The history of the humble abode and how to create one of your own
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What makes a house or an apartment a home? Is it the things you fill it with, or the people you create memories together in the space? Whether you're thinking about co-living, striking it out on your own, or a couple moving in together, find out how you can create a safe and comfortable space in these Blinks and Shortcast episodes. You'll learn about the evolution of homes and our home offices, discover different ways of living, and get valuable financial advice on buying your first home.

Home Sweet Home

The history of the humble abode and how to create one of your own
Buying Your First Home
Buying Your First Home
Ilona Bray
Nolo's Essential Guide
17 min
4.1
The Truth About Home Ownership
The Truth About Home Ownership
So Money
Some of personal finance's most common burning questions are about home ownership. Is it really worth it to buy a home? What about selling one—in "this" market? Is your home actually equity you're sitting on that otherwise could be put to work for you? In this episode, Farnoosh answers some questions about what it means to buy a home, sell one, and why sometimes renting might be the better solution for your money situation.
5 min
4.2
At Home
At Home
Bill Bryson
A Short History of Private Life
14 min
3.9
How We Live Now
How We Live Now
Bella DePaulo
Redefining Home and Family in the 21st Century
14 min
3.9
Happier at Home
Happier at Home
Gretchen Rubin
Kiss More, Jump More, Abandon Self-Control, and My Other Experiments in Everyday Life
12 min
3.9
Organizing From The Inside Out
Organizing From The Inside Out
Julie Morgenstern
The Foolproof System for Organizing Your Home, Your Office and Your Life
12 min
3.7
Declutter Your Home: Joshua Becker
Declutter Your Home: Joshua Becker
Beyond the To-Do List
Minimalism isn't just an excuse to declutter your home, it's also a way to give you clarity and focus. Joshua Becker, author of The Minimalist Home, explains what you need to do in living space to achieve a simpler, more streamlined life and free yourself from the anxiety and distraction of clutter.
8 min
4.6
The Future Home in the 5G Era
The Future Home in the 5G Era
Jefferson Wang
Next generation strategies for hyper-connected living
19 min
4.1
Set Up A Home Office on a Budget
Set Up A Home Office on a Budget
The $100 MBA Show
Amid the upheaval caused by a global pandemic, one of the first daily rituals that was put on pause was going to the office. For many of us, working from home quickly went from a novel idea to an everyday reality. If you've found yourself hunched over a laptop while camped out on your sofa, or you're dreading that prospect, this might just be the perfect episode for you. Having worked at home for several years, Omar shares with you his top tips for a home working environment that is as functional, attractive, and cost-effective as possible—so you can get things done at home, and feel good while doing it.
9 min
4.4
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