How Your Home Can Help You in Retirement
For many of us, a home will be the largest asset we ever own. If you plan to stay in your home long-term — perhaps even to retirement and beyond — it can provide you with help for your finances. Read More
How to Avoid Being “House Poor”
We tend to have a “bigger is better” mentality when it comes to homes. We’re taught to buy the biggest home we can possibly afford. Read More
Best Uses for a Home Equity Line of Credit
One of the reasons that people buy homes is so that they can get access to the equity in the homes. Because your home has value, it’s possible to borrow against it in order to meet other financial goals. Read More
How Foreclosure Affects Your Credit Score
While many date the recent financial crisis from 2008, the reality is that there was a build up to that crisis. Prior to the events that took place in the fall of 2008, a mortgage market crisis was building in the form of increasing foreclosures. Read More
Which Home Improvements Make the Most Sense?
After living in a home for some years, it’s natural to start looking around and wondering whether it’s time to upgrade a few things. Read More
What it Means to be “House Poor”
One of the phrases that you might have heard at one point is “house poor.” This term can seem like a contradiction in some cases, since it’s hard to envision some people actually being poor, based on the homes that they have. Read More
Types of Insurance Homeowners Should Have
Being a homeowner means you have many responsibilities. You need to take care of your home, your family members (who rely on you to make mortgage payments), and those who visit your property. Read More
Tips for Improving Your Finances This Year
We all wish our finances were better. Even when we feel like things are going well, there is usually something else that can be done to improve the financial situation. As you look forward to the rest of the year, here are a few tips that can help you improve your finances: Read More
How to Get Your Finances in Order Before Applying for a Mortgage
Even with the recent real estate market troubles, many people are still interested in buying homes. Buying a home, though, isn’t something you can just do. Read More
Should You Use a Home Equity Loan for Your Child’s College Education?
College tuition and related expenses are rising. Costs for in-state students at reasonably priced public schools may exceed $20,000 per year. Even if you are a diligent saver, you may not have enough money to pay this bill for your children. Read More
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