How to win a bidding war on your dream home
In housing markets teeming with buyer demand, it’s not uncommon to put an offer on a home, only to be outdone by a competing offer. If two or more potential buyers want a property […]
Should you take out a personal loan to pay off credit cards?
People talk all day long about their workouts, favorite apps and their love lives, but bring up the subject of money, especially credit card debt, and suddenly everyone clams up. Just because we don’t talk […]
6 simple ways to reduce your mortgage payment
It’s often said that your mortgage payment should be no more than 28% of your gross monthly pay. A really conservative take is that your payment should be no more than 25% of net monthly pay. In […]
The dos & don’ts of using social media for investing tips
Social media has become an important new source for many people, including for investors looking for ideas to guide their strategy. That said, social media users must be careful when sifting through the vast quantities […]
Savings goals by age: Smart financial targets by age group
Mapping out your financial future can be daunting, especially if you only have a vague sense of what you want to accomplish. It can be useful to consider financial milestones to help you […]