‘Finances’ Archives
Saving Money on Your Mortgage
One Extra Mortgage Payment a Year Will: Shave off years from the life of your loan. Will save you tens of thousands of dollars (or more) of interest, depending on the amount borrowed and interest rate. If you borrowed more than 80% of your home’s appraised value, the [Read More]
Figuring Out Your Home’s Worth
Many people have experienced worry and fear over the past year with the downturn in the economic climate. There is hope–the stock market is starting to recover, mortgage rates have returned to historic lows, and real estate prices have rolled back–all in an [Read More]
Plan Your Savings
PAY YOURSELF FIRST Every time you receive a paycheck, pay yourself first. It will appear painless if you make arrangements with your employer or bank for an automatic deposit. Put in a consistent amount of each paycheck–it’s okay to start off small–into a [Read More]