Tips when shopping for a mortgage
Shopping for a car: fun, freeing and full of fresh new smells. Shopping for a puppy: heartwarming and full of suspicious smells. Shopping for a mortgage: not particularly thrilling or fragrant but one of the […]
Where to get a student loan for college
With the rising price of tuition, fees, room and board at four-year public colleges and private nonprofit institutions, more students in all income brackets have been taking out loans. The options are pretty straightforward. Students […]
8 ways to bulletproof your small business with insurance
Financial losses from a product defect, data breach, serious illness or work-related automobile accident can force business owners to close their doors if they’re not prepared. The cost of an unexpected event can be substantial. Hiscox quotes a […]
Beginner’s guide to crypto trading bots
Crypto trading bots are just what they sound like: programmable, virtual robots that make automatic trades. A human trader can program a trading bot to follow certain rules and execute particular trading strategies. A bot […]
Need to take a weekend job? These are actually fun
Sometimes, even a full-time job doesn’t provide enough income to reach your financial goals. Whether you’re saving for a large purchase, aiming to put money aside for emergencies, or just trying to make ends meet, […]
Are you a remote worker? It could affect your taxes this year
Since the coronavirus pandemic began nearly a year ago, an unprecedented number of people have started working from home. No longer just for the lucky individual, working from home became a company-wide necessity in some […]
Crucial red flags to avoid when you choose a financial advisor
Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme stole over $65 billion from 11,000 investors. These were successful individuals and institutions with millions to invest, so how did they all miss the signs that Madoff, who died on April […]
Your 12-week checklist for selling your home
Nationwide, the best time to sell your house is the first half of May, according to Zillow. That’s when you’re likely to get the highest offer in the least amount of time. That means now is […]
How are student loans disbursed?
A college education almost always costs more than families initially think it will, when everything is accounted for, so most students take out loans. The loan money is sent to the attending college, placed in […]
What is a good mortgage rate?
Because your interest rate is the cost you pay to borrow money, it makes sense that you’ll want to strive to get the lowest rate possible. Even a slight difference can significantly affect the amount […]