Even though we’re well into a new year, it’s not too late to think about your situation and set new financial goals for the coming year. If you own a home, there are quite a few things you might consider doing to improve your situation. Read More
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
Are you wrestling with the decision to pay off your mortgage early?
My husband and I decided to pay off our mortgage earlier rather than later, and now enjoy mortgage-free living. Looking back, though, I can see that an early payoff does have some disadvantages. Read More
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
At some point in your financial life, you may want to leverage your home equity to improve your financial position. You might get a home equity loan, which gives you a specific amount of cash; or sign up for a home equity line of credit (HELOC), which provides ready access to cash as needed. Read More
