Things You Should And Shouldn't Use Your Home Equity Loan For

Posted on 7 September 2016

Many people get home equity loans to help pay for certain expenses that they feel like they cannot do without. Some things are a good investment when it comes to home equity loans, but other things should be avoided. Here are some things you should and shouldn't use your home equity loan for. 1. You Should Use Home Equity To Invest If the market is really good and you can get a good return on your investment, it might be worth taking out a small home equity loan to invest your money. [Read More]

5 Tips To Save Money On Your Auto Loan

Posted on 11 August 2016

Often times, buying a car doesn't come without an auto loan. However, when it comes to using an auto loan to pay off your vehicle, you are going to be paying more than what the car is worth because of the interest. Here are five tips to help you save when paying off your auto loan: Round Payments: If your car payment is $280 per month, for example, you should pay $300 instead. [Read More]

2 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Purchasing A Home

Posted on 13 July 2016

Buying a house is a major decision. It is important before you choose a house that you have thought through some things to make sure that it is the right house for you. Here are some things you should consider before buying a house. Will This House Make You House Poor? It is not uncommon for people to purchase a house and then become house poor. They put all of their money into their house so that they no longer have the funds to do other things they enjoy. [Read More]

Deciding What To Do With Your Home Following The Death Of Your Spouse

Posted on 22 June 2016

The devastating effects of widowhood permeate every aspect of the surviving spouse's life, and the effects on finances can be some of the most difficult to navigate. To begin with, it's all about survival--protecting income and paying bills. A little later, when the spouse is ready to make some long-term decisions, what to do with the house is among the most important, and in many cases, the best choice isn't obvious. [Read More]

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Finding The Right Lender

When I started looking around for a new car, I started thinking about who I wanted to work with for the loan. After a lot of thought, it occurred to me that it might be smart to check out lenders before I started visiting car dealerships. As I went from bank to bank, I started to notice things that I liked and I didn't like about each different company. Some places said they offered a generous grace period, while others issued fees at the drop of a hat. I realized that if I wanted to enjoy my car, finding the right bank would be a big piece of the puzzle. My blog talks about different types of financing, so that you can make a choice you will be happy with.