Homeownership has long been one of the biggest goals for Americans to achieve, and a cornerstone of the traditional American Dream. More than 65% of the US population owns their home – but without the help of a mortgage, many of those homeowners couldn’t afford to...
Finding ways to earn more money on your cash has become incredibly frustrating. With money-market accounts offering paltry rates hovering around 0.5%, some of my clients are deciding instead to put their savings to work by lending it to other family members. ...
Unless you’re independently wealthy, you probably receive an income for work you perform at your job. That income likely comes to you in a periodic fashion, either from regular paychecks if you’re an employee, monthly invoice payments if you’re a freelancer, or maybe...
Nearly everyone needs life insurance, but it’s easy to end up with a bad policy. That’s not your fault. It happens because of predatory sales tactics that are often used by people who sell the insurance. When you find yourself with a permanent life insurance...
Owning a first home is an exciting prospect. It has long been part of the quintessential American Dream. While buying your first house comes with many intangible benefits that are difficult to quantify, there is a financial aspect you must consider. A home and its...
Homebuyers are opting for more living space than they have in recent years. This need for expanded square footage has led to a unique situation: people wanting to buy and sell a house at the same time. In 2020, homes that sold over four weeks leading up to...
