One of the time-honored ways to build wealth and financial stability is by buying real estate. Properties typically appreciate over time and may provide cash flow as well. Owning your own home not only gives […]
If you’re running a business, you probably know that managing cash is critical to your success — so let’s share some tips on doing that even better. Solid cash flow is vital to keep a […]
Despite decades of anti-discrimination legislation and other efforts to fight redlining, create fair lending, and ban racial and other bias, housing discrimination can still exist in many markets throughout the country, especially for first-time homebuyers. […]
As part of your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) strategy, your organization, like many others, is likely developing a plan to attract and retain veteran talent. Many organizations have adopted dedicated veteran employee relations groups, […]
Relationship banking may start when you do something routine like open a checking account or savings account. From there, your bank may help you identify other banking and financial needs you may have, including insurance and investments.Relationship […]
Many factors determine the price you pay for your hotel stay, from the destination you’re seeking to the time of year you’re traveling. Other influences are less predictable. Let’s take a closer look. Location It’s […]
It might seem strange to think about having a relationship with money. But it makes sense when you consider that everyone has feelings about money and those feelings can deeply impact our financial behavior. Your […]
Saving money during a time of high inflation may seem like a contradiction in terms. If you’re like most people, you feel like you’re spending every dollar to meet the higher costs of groceries, gas, […]
Challenges to Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan have created uncertainty and confusion for the more than 40 million borrowers (including college students who were enrolled before June 30, 2022) who may be eligible for […]
It didn’t take long after President Biden announced his student loan forgiveness program in August for the scammers to get up and running. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) and federal agencies have unearthed hundreds […]
The Silver State is living up to its glitzy name, but for now the prized commodity may be real estate. Home sales prices rose 26% year-over-year to a median of $457,000 in April […]
Georgia, one of the fast-growing Southeastern states, continued to see its real estate prices rise in 2022. The median sales price in the Peach State was $364,400 in April 2022, indicating a 19% […]
President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive up to $10K or $20K of a borrower’s federal student loan debt may have tax implications at the state level. Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, […]
With Detroit’s revitalization, the resort towns on the shores of the Great Lakes, and the proximity to wilderness in the Upper Peninsula, Michigan real estate is hot. The good news for first-time homebuyers: The […]
The Gem State’s relatively affordable and attractive housing has been luring both local first-time homebuyers and residents from nearby high-cost states like California for years, with activity peaking during the pandemic. March 2022 […]
The Garden State saw record real estate sales in some areas in recent years as city dwellers fled to the suburbs and more rural areas amid the pandemic. The market slowed a bit in […]
It’s a long journey through the 440-mile length of Tennessee. That’s why the Volunteer State is divided into three Grand Divisions — East Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, and West Tennessee — each with a unique […]
With all the talk of rising interest rates, it’s natural for consumers to assume that the rates on their bank accounts are headed up too. To fight record inflation, the Federal Reserve (the […]
Florida’s ever-growing population, robust job growth, and new industries all make for a hot real estate market. This year is no exception. Home prices increased 23% in a year to a median sales […]
Recession warnings are everywhere. With interest rates rising, inflation hitting the highest levels in 40 years, and stocks plunging into bear market territory, most people are more than a little worried. Let’s face it, many […]
Everything about Texas is big, including the housing market. The second largest state (behind Alaska) and the second most populous (behind California) has seen enormous growth in home sales thanks to the robust Texas […]
You can make money in all sorts of ways. Perhaps you collect a paycheck every other week, or do freelance work that flows into your checking account. Or maybe you have a rental property that […]
Despite decades of anti-discrimination legislation and other efforts to fight redlining, create fair lending, and ban racial and other bias, housing discrimination can still exist in many markets throughout the country, especially for first-time […]
Cash management is a term often used by businesses to determine how much revenue coming in is available for day-to-day operations, and how much is available for investing in the future of the business. But […]
What stops new investors from putting their money in the market? Sometimes it’s plain old anxiety: What if I make a bad move and lose all my money? Sometimes it’s a sense of caution: Maybe I’ll wait […]
Do you suffer from investing inertia? Even though you know that investing in the markets may help achieve your financial goals and ultimately help you be more financially secure, you may have trouble figuring out […]
The latest extension of the COVID-19-related pause on federal college loan repayments has given employers another important chance to help their employees prepare for what may be a big shock to their budgets. Under the […]
Though it’s historically been an under-leveraged segment of the workforce, savvy business leaders are increasingly recognizing the critical role that veteran talent can play in executing their talent and business strategies. However, as many organizations have yet […]
Public servants with federal student loan debt just got some good news. The Department of Education announced major changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program that will make it easier to qualify for loan forgiveness in […]
If you haven’t encountered telemedicine yet, it’s a good bet you will soon. Telemedicine, also called telehealth, is a broad term that encompasses just about every type of digitally delivered medical service. It could be […]