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If you're looking to improve your financial health, start here. Learn how to get approved for your perfect home loan with articles about credit score, debt-to-income ratio, budgeting, and tips to boost your chances of getting approved.

How to Calculate Your Amortization

How to Calculate Your Amortization

Amortization is the structured way of paying off a mortgage through scheduled monthly payments. Each payment covers interest and principal,...

Aug 26, 2026|2 min read
How Americans Feel About Debt - And How They’re Dealing With It in 2026

How Americans Feel About Debt - And How They’re Dealing With It in 2026

The debt landscape in the U.S. Many homeowners are successfully paying down their balances, sticking to a plan that works....

Aug 27, 2026|4 min read
Complete Guide to Houseboat Loans: 7 Essential Financing Options for 2026

Complete Guide to Houseboat Loans: 7 Essential Financing Options for 2026

The houseboat lifestyle has captured attention across America, from Seattle marinas to Kentucky lake communities. During my time working with...

Aug 26, 2026|5 min read
Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales in 2026: Your Complete Guide to Minimizing Tax Liability

Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales in 2026: Your Complete Guide to Minimizing Tax Liability

Selling your house is one of the biggest financial decisions most Americans will ever make. As of October 2025, the...

Aug 26, 2026|9 min read
Can You Buy a House After Bankruptcy in 2026? Your Complete Recovery Guide

Can You Buy a House After Bankruptcy in 2026? Your Complete Recovery Guide

Understanding Bankruptcy and Your Path Back to Homeownership Look, I've been in mortgage sales since I was 18, and I...

Aug 27, 2026|7 min read
9 Tips on How to Get Your Credit Ready for a Mortgage in 2026

9 Tips on How to Get Your Credit Ready for a Mortgage in 2026

Lenders will nearly always review your credit score when you apply for a mortgage. That's because they want to know...

Aug 27, 2026|3 min read
9 Things You Must Know About Pawnshop Loans in 2026 (Before You Pawn)

9 Things You Must Know About Pawnshop Loans in 2026 (Before You Pawn)

Look, I get it. When you need cash today and your bank account is looking pretty rough, a pawnshop might...

Aug 26, 2026|4 min read
7 Essential Loan Options for 18-Year-Olds in 2026: Building Credit from The Ground Up

7 Essential Loan Options for 18-Year-Olds in 2026: Building Credit from The Ground Up

What You Should Know About Starting Your Financial Journey at 18 When you turn 18, you can finally sign contracts...

Aug 26, 2026|4 min read
5 Tax Considerations When Selling Property Held in Trust in 2026: A Strategic Guide for Homeowners and Beneficiaries

5 Tax Considerations When Selling Property Held in Trust in 2026: A Strategic Guide for Homeowners and Beneficiaries

Why Trust Property Sales Deserve Extra Attention in 2026 A coworker at AmeriSave recently told me about a family she...

Aug 26, 2026|10 min read