Anyone who has bought a home has experienced the mortgage underwriting process; however, few of us know little, if anything, about how it works. This part of buying a home remains a great mystery––as do the people behind it, but your destiny as a homeowner lies in their hands. Imagine …
Read MoreHome values have risen significantly since the Great Recession. Depending on when you bought your home, you may be sitting on a healthy amount of equity that can be put to good use with a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC). With a HELOC, you can apply for a line …
Read MoreThe concept of being “rich” is often associated with flossing designer clothes, buying expensive jewelry, and driving luxury cars. But what the truly rich understand is that having a lot of money gives you the financial freedom to live life on your own terms and control your own financial destiny. …
Read MoreSometimes the best advice can only come from someone who has actually experienced–and succeeded, using the same method. That’s the case for these 6 biggest money tips that are geared towards helping you obtain financial freedom by the time you become a senior. Here are 6 big senior money tips …
Read MoreRefinancing your home can be a process even during the best of times, so imagine how complicated it might be during a pandemic. With anxiety about germs, loss of income, and fluctuating rates, there’s a lot that could potentially go wrong. However, there are a few tips that can help …
Read MoreHave you ever thought about the impact of taxes when you start planning for retirement? Everyone knows that the sooner you start to save up for retirement, the better, but not everyone thinks about how taxes might play a role. In fact, the Nationwide Retirement Institute found out that 35 …
Read MoreWhile the idea of retirement is something most people hope is still a long time away, they also look forward to it being a time to relax, and an opportunity to finally check out of the workforce. Good financial planning can only get you so far, however. You should also …
Read MoreIt’s a simple truth that most people in their twenties don’t exactly make it a priority to start building up their wealth. After all, there are other concerns to worry about, such as building up your career and social network. However, taking the time to build up your wealth while …
Read MoreEven when budgets are the tightest, some people still have a hard time reining in their impulsive spending. That’s because spending money can be a big stress reliever—however, it can also add on to your overall stress at the same time. Because of this, you need to make spending less …
Read MoreWhen your finances aren’t exactly in check, sometimes it’s hard for you to find peace of mind. And when the world is literally going through a pandemic, you might find yourself feeling weighed down enough already. Having finance issues on top of that doesn’t exactly help matters. However, there are …
Read MoreWhen it comes to money management, there are six easy ways you can start boosting your financial awareness. Doing so can help you save more money over time, and it can help you make better financial decisions during your day-to-day life. Start Out Small Sometimes people can get overwhelmed when …
Read MoreMillions of people are currently struggling with their finances, which brings along with it plenty of stress and anxiety. This is a lot to deal with on top of the reality of death and disease that the coronavirus pandemic brings, not to mention the resulting economic fallout. Incredibly, nearly 45% …
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