The wind is howling outside, but I’m thankfully tucked away in my cozy kitchen corner with the heater blaring so I can withstand the frigid temperatures outside. For those of you who don’t know I am originally from Southern California and currently live in Michigan so I absolutely NEED my cozy slippers and my snuggles from my Cocker Spaniel named Layla. So what does a warm house have to do with managing your finances? Everything!  Purchasing a home was one of the best financial decisions I’ve made in my life, besides marrying my best friend and business partner, Peter. And while home ownership may not be something on your radar,…