Unconventional Ways to Help Pay for College
As the cost of college continues to increase, it’s becoming vital to discover new ways to pay for it. Thinking outside the box is the best way to come up with unconventional ways to fund your education. If you find yourself stressed and short on creativity, here are a few ideas to help get you […]
Helping your Kids through College without Breaking the Bank
Preparing and sending your kids to college is no easy task. The financial responsibilities alone are enough to make anyone sweat. There are a few things you can do to help minimize the costs and make the transition easier for everyone. Save some money and stress with these simple tips. Stay Home You read that […]
Credit Misconception
Credit scoring and credit pulling often feels like a process that no one talks about the details. You can and should ask questions, though! Two very common misconceptions I hear from clients and others are concerns about different scores from different places and whether you can increase a credit score. In order to understand how […]
Choosing the Right Investment Fund
The best time to start investing is when you first enter the workforce. Whether you’re putting money away for your children’s college or for your retirement, investing your money into some kind of fund is a great idea to consider. Contributing the smallest amount you can will still be a huge benefit for you down […]
HOA: A convenience or hindrance?
Home Owners Associations. Some people started clenching their fists just by reading those three words, while others completely embrace the opportunity to have one! I have lived in homes with an HOA and also lived in some without an HOA; I can certainly see both sides of the good and the ugly! Not every part […]
College Funds (529 plan)
If you are a parent or plan on being a parent, starting a college fund for your children has probably crossed your mind at least once. The most popular college fund is a 529 plan. They can differ slightly when created depending on the stipulations you want to place and depending on the state you […]
Contingent Closings
If you already own a home but are looking to sell it and purchase another, it can be really tricky to know which to start first or where to begin. The noticeable difference in your options depends, of course, if you need to sell the first in order to pay for the next. We call […]
Putting Your Kid Through College Without Breaking the Bank
Parents want to do whatever they can to help their children succeed in life. One way parents can help their children start out on the right foot is paying or helping their children pay for college or some sort of secondary education (trade schools). This, however, can be a very daunting task. College is not […]
So, You Think You’re Ready for Retirement?
After all the hard work you’ve put into the work force, you think you’re finally ready to retire and relax. There’s a lot of other things you should consider besides reaching the age of 65 before you officially stop working. Before you slide into the life of retirement, stop and think. Do you have all […]
401K’s Explained
I considered the title “401K’s for Dummies,” but that didn’t seem fair. There is a lot of information about 401K’s that is not widely known. And that does not make you dumb. The first thing I think of when I hear 401K is Pheobee from the sitcom Friends calling it a 4-O-Onek. Always makes me […]