Lauren Ward

Lauren Ward has been a personal finance writer since 2012. Her work has been featured in Time, This Old House, Money Under 30, The Balance and more. Prior to becoming a writer, Lauren worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and in non-profit fundraising. Lauren earned a bachelor's degree in Japanese Language from Georgetown University in Washington, DC.

How to budget for a house

Start the homebuying process with a budget for your house that works with your current financial scenario.