Finances are complicated. Gone are the days of one checking account, one savings account, and a pension for the future. People today are bombarded with advice, decisions, and complex financial products that can make planning…
School can cause anxiety – and not just for the students! As costs for education rise, parents today should start thinking about saving for college earlier than ever before. Planning and saving early can be…
As a mortgage is paid down, the difference between what the home is worth and what is still owed — the equity — grows. This equity increases further if the value of the home continues…
The state of public health and the economy over the past year and a half led large numbers of people to turn to charities for help. These same forces created both challenges and opportunities for…
Divorce involves complicated financial matters. Topping that list is jointly owned real estate. If you get the house, what happens next? Are you buying out your partner? What happens to shared earned equity? How will…
Credit ratings are an important measure of a person’s financial wellness. Think of them as a report card for your finances. Lenders review credit ratings to determine the risk associated with the requested loan. The…
