Saving thousands of dollars for a house down payment can seem like a gargantuan task. But as you get settled in your career and your finances stabilize, accumulating cash is easier than you might think. Read More
We all make mistakes with our time and our money. There are few of us who have never done anything ill-advised with our finances. Unfortunately, the results of our mistakes with money can be added to a credit history that can then undermine future efforts to borrow — or to receive good terms when we do. Read More
Your mortgage rate is a big deal. Since a mortgage is such a large loan, and since the term spans decades, a 1% difference in your mortgage rate can mean a savings of tens of thousands of dollars over time. Getting the best mortgage rate when you buy a home is a must if you want to maximize your finances. Read More
One of the most frustrating aspects of paying down a mortgage is watching the principal owed fall at a slow rate. Read More
With home prices stabilizing and housing becoming more attractive nationwide, renters may be questioning whether or not now is the time to buy. Read More
