Different financial situations make for different mortgage and refinancing solutions. Learn how your credit score comes into play when it comes to financing or refinancing, find out how to purchase a home when self-employed, and discover about tax deductions homeowners can take advantage of with our personal finance articles.
Is a Reverse Mortgage Right For You?
If the word “retirement” resonates with you, you’re not alone. Retirees are enjoying long-awaited travel pursuits, moves to places they’ve been dreaming of and finally being able to check things off their bucket lists. Some of them are paying for these endeavors by taking out a reverse mortgage, which allows certain homeowners to tap into […]
The Most Common Tax Deductions for Homeowners
Tax season is upon us. Or if not, it soon will be, as one could argue taxes are always upon us. Fortunately, there are numerous tax breaks that American homeowners can qualify for based on their real estate holdings. In some cases, these deductions can result in thousands of dollars in savings. The key is […]
What to Know When You’re Self-Employed and Looking for Home Financing
If you’re buying a home when self-employed, you’ll likely have a more challenging path to getting a mortgage than someone with “traditional” employment. Your mortgage lender will require additional documentation, mainly to help prove that your employment and income are stable and reliable. The good news? With a bit of planning and preparation, you can […]
Reduce Your Debt-To-Income Ratio
If you consider three to be a lucky number, then you’re in luck. Why? Because there are three key factors that play a role in determining your eligibility for a mortgage. You’re likely familiar with the first two – income and credit history – because these are the two that most often come to people’s […]
Getting The Most Out Of Your 401(K)
No matter your age, it’s always a good time to start, or continue, educating yourself about your retirement plan and how you can make the most of what’s offered to you. Many individuals have heard of 401(k)s, but they may not be entirely aware of how they work, or how they can benefit from them. […]
Building Your Emergency Fund
Unfortunately, humans don’t have the capacity (as of yet) to predict the future, so until that time comes, we must prepare for the unexpected. Making sure to put aside money for an emergency fund is one of the wisest financial decisions one could make. Natural disasters, car accidents, medical emergencies and job losses are just […]
Tax Tips For Last Minute Filers
When it comes to filing taxes, procrastination plagues a large number of Americans every year. In fact, based on data collected by the Internal Revenue Service, up to 25% of tax filers wait until the last two weeks before they even begin preparing their tax documents. Of course, procrastination isn’t the only reason individuals delay […]
Get An Early Start – Prepare Your Taxes!
Year after year around this time, government workers, small business owners, entrepreneurs and all other taxpaying citizens find themselves dreading the return of one of the most hated seasons – tax season. We understand how stressful this time of year can be with trying to make sure you get all of your paperwork filed accurately […]
What You Need To Know About HELOCs And The New Tax Reform Bill
On December 20, 2017, President Trump signed into the law the Republican tax reform bill which went into effect at the start of 2018. With that, a number of changes have been made to our tax code, specifically, home equity loans and lines of credit. In the new bill, you can no longer claim a […]