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- November 30, 2021
- by Michael
What Are Points on a Mortgage Loan
The interest rate on a loan is the primary factor determining your payment and how much you pay the lender over the life of the loan. Did you know that in some cases you can pay to reduce the interest rate on your mortgage loan? The process is called “buying points”. The more points you buy the higher your closing costs are but the lower your payment and interest rate is.
- November 30, 2021
- by Michael
What Are Points on a Mortgage Loan
The interest rate on a loan is the primary factor determining your payment and how much you pay the lender over the life of the loan. Did you know that in some cases you can …
- November 23, 2021
- by Angela
17 Ways to Make Money From Home 2021
Until a few years ago, many people did not even think that working from home would become commonplace. Today it is easier than ever to start your own business with a minimal investment.
- November 15, 2021
- by Angela
Learn Budget Planning From Stay-At-Home Parents
Personal budgets for families are not made by professionals, but oftentimes by the women who runs the household. It may sound stereotypical, but it is still the case in many households that the husband works …
- November 10, 2021
- by Jared Mattera, MBA
What is the Launch Young Financial Launch Pad?
Budgeting. Savings. Investing. These three principals are the pillars of financial health. Unfortunately, most high schools and colleges do not teach the basics in financial literacy, leaving millions of young professionals unprepared and susceptible to …
- October 29, 2021
- by Michael
Why Cash Is Not as Safe as You Think
Cash has a strange dark side. It silently loses value year by year. While most people think cash is super safe, holding it long term is much riskier than people realize.
- October 23, 2021
- by Michael
Understanding Roth IRAs: The Complete Guide
Roth IRAs are a type of retirement account that offer valuable tax benefits - namely tax-free withdrawals and tax-free growth. Having a Roth account provides a lot of flexibility during retirement so you can reduce …
- October 13, 2021
- by Angela
How to Save $5,000 in a Year
Many people wonder how they can save $5,000 in a year. In this post we explore budget expenses that can be trimmed, either by finding less expensive alternatives or cancelling ones that are not used …
- October 5, 2021
- by Angela
8 Profitable Hobbies You Can Monetize
Hobbies are great for relaxing, exploring creativity, and honing your skills at something you are passionate about. However, did you know you could also earn a bit of income from all the time and effort …
- September 22, 2021
- by Michael
How to Reduce Your Taxable Income / AGI
Paying taxes sucks. What you might not know is that you can lower your taxable income so you end up paying much less in taxes. Even if it is late in the year, there are …
- September 14, 2021
- by Michael
Robo Advisors - The Future or a Flop?
Robo-advisors are a new technology powered way to handle wealth management. They often consolidate all of your investment management, tax harvesting, and retirement planning requirements in the most efficient way possible.
- September 6, 2021
- by Michael
How Will Bonds Do if Interest Rates Rise?
With interest rates currently low you may be wondering how your bond fund will do if rates rise. In this post we explore a few scenarios of how it might play out.
- August 30, 2021
- by Angela
Is Freelancing Better vs a Full-Time Job
Many employees due to their small monthly salary or boring work dream of one day becoming independent. Not everyone is cut out for it though.
- August 20, 2021
- by Angela
Budgeting for a Family Trip to Europe
Heading to Europe? This article breaks down what it might cost for airplane tickets, accommodations, dining / food, attractions over varying stays.
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