Don’t worry, no need to stop and check your stock, real estate and cryptocurrency investments to see what is going on. Rest assured; all is well. The Federal Reserve is still supporting financial markets by providing enough liquidity to fill up the Pacific Ocean, government officials are fine-tuning another stimulus package measured in the trillions…
How to make a vacation home your most lucrative investment
When my husband and I bought our first vacation property, it was 2004, and we had been looking for an affordable ocean-front condo for a long time. The minute we opened the front door and saw the expanse of ocean before us, we were sold. A month later, we placed the condo…
10 tips for buying rental property
If you’ve been watching reruns of HGTV’s “Income Property” and wondering if it’s time to buy an investment property and become a landlord, you’re not alone.
Between a recent jump in inflation, historically low interest rates, and the mood of millennials to rent instead of own, buying rental…
Should I pay off debt before buying a house?
Ready to buy your own home? There’s a lot to consider, especially if this is your first time applying for a mortgage and you’re carrying debt. Debt is not necessarily a dealbreaker by any means.
Is it a good idea to pay off debt or save for a house?…
It’s still a great time to refinance investment properties. Here’s why
Historically low interest rates the last few years have sent homeowners to loan officers in droves to refinance their mortgages, and real estate investors have been right behind them, aiming to lower their monthly costs as well. Some are looking to get a better rate to pay off loans with higher...
What is property and casualty insurance?
Property and casualty insurance is a term describing the two forms of broad coverage that financially protect you if the property you own is damaged, lost, or stolen (“Property”) or if you are responsible for causing injury to another person or damage to his or her property (“Casualty”)…
Old-school money advice you shouldn’t follow anymore
If you don't know much about money, you don't have to look far for advice. You can always learn from personal finance articles, books and videos ormoney-savvy friends and family.
Although there's no short supply of guidance, money rules can shift over time. For that matter, some...