The Truth About Money You may have heard that it’s best to have the smallest mortgage you can and to pay it off as quickly as possible. Or perhaps you have heard to save up as much money as you can to throw it all at your […]
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The Waiting Period After Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, or Short Sale
If you have lost your home through a foreclosure, short sale or bankruptcy and want to get another mortgage loan, you may be wondering how long you’ll have to wait. Your credit will take a hit after all of these situations, although possibly not as much as you think or for as long as you […]
14 Step Plan to Transform Your Finances
I deal with people and finances on a daily basis. One of the things I have noticed is that very few people are taught how to manage their money. Frequently people admit to being so lost they don’t even know where to begin when it comes to money. I wanted to share a 14 step plan to help […]
Tips For A Smooth Loan Approval
Getting a pre-approval is one step of the mortgage approval process. Having a smooth loan process depends partially on you. As a potential homeowner you must remain responsible throughout the process. In the end only you can determine your future. Here are some tips to help you stay connected to your end goals. DO continue […]
How Will Trump Affect The US
There are a lot of issues that Mr. Trump will need to address during his presidency. The key is to understand how will Trump effect the US. How will Trump and Congress get along? Republicans have control of the White House, the Senate and the House, but that doesn’t mean he will have an easy time […]
Improving Your Financial Freedom
Improving Your Personal Financial Freedom Improving your personal finances may seem impossible and being in debt can be a stressful experience. No matter what your circumstance is, if you signed for a loan, you are obligated to pay it back. If you have a life altering experience like losing a job, getting into an accident, or […]
Why Your Score May Have Dropped
4 Surprising Reasons Why Your Scores Might Have Dropped By ANNA TRINH You’re on top of your finances — your payment history is flawless, you keep your utilization below 30 percent and your accounts are in good standing. However, when you log in to receive your eagerly awaited score update, you see that your score […]
Detox Your Spending
Summer spending is one of the highest moments of our financial yearly budget. It is filled with vacations, extra food because the kids are home, daycare expense increases, parties, events and more. What is a financial cleanse? A financial cleanse is similar to a diet. After overindulging in too many sweet treats or fast food […]
Tips To Make Your Finances Less Frustrating
Have you had a similarly frustrating experience when paying your bills or managing your finances? As part of National Moment of Frustration Day on Oct. 12, we’re sharing five things you can do to make managing your finances easier. 1. Automate your finances to minimize late payments. Through auto-pay, you can rest easy knowing that […]
What salary do you need to afford a home in your city?
by Ryan Smith25 Aug 2016 What salary do you need to afford a home in your city of choice? How does your city rate in terms of home affordability? A recent report by HSH.com determined the salary families would need to make in 27 metro areas in order to afford the local median home […]
