One of the best features of a life insurance policy is that it will pay benefits as soon as the policy is in effect. Some people wonder how an insurance company can pay out a […]
It’s not just first-time buyers who make mistakes when buying a new abode. It’s easy to overstretch financially or to overlook something you shouldn’t when you see a new home you’d love to own. From buying furniture […]
Nearly 90 percent of all homeowners have 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages, according to Freddie Mac. It makes sense why — a home is the single largest purchase most adults ever make in their lives. Spreading out […]
Flexible spending accounts allow workers to spend pre-tax dollars on out-of-pocket medical expenses. 76% of companies with 200 or more employees offer FSAs, according to a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation. These accounts offer many […]
Winter is coming. Friday, Dec. 21 marks the 2018 hibernal (winter) solstice, also known as the shortest day of the year. The good news? The days will (slowly) get longer from there. The bad news? […]
In many cases, the answer to this question is yes. Refinancing may bring down your interest rates if you qualify, saving you money on your student loans. Plus, it gives you the chance to choose new repayment […]
Homeownership is part of the American Dream. Unfortunately, that dream doesn’t come with an instruction manual. If it did, buying a house would be a very lengthy chapter. In fact, purchasing a home is just the beginning. […]
For many small business owners, traveling a few times a year (or even as often as every week) is a necessity. Fortunately, you can deduct many of your business expenses on your taxes. Knowing which […]
Christmas, if you celebrate, is right around the corner. Whether you have a tiny number of gifts yet to buy, or if you haven’t started yet, don’t add procrastination to your list of holiday stressors… last-minute Christmas […]
Nothing says “happy holidays” quite like life insurance. OK, maybe that’s a stretch, but getting your loved ones the financial protection they need is certainly a noble, if not festive, endeavor. If you want to […]