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Should I Pay for Home Renovations by Refinancing?
Homeowners should always keep updated records of their personal finances. Keeping financial information up-to-date and having a financial plan mapped out enables homeowners to more easily adjust their budget in the event that expected or unexpected events take place. Should a homeowner experience events including, but not limited to, moving to a new home or making home repairs, changing their marital status, welcoming a new addition to their family, becoming responsible for caring for elderly or ill family members of friends, retiring, or getting a job promotion and increase in their salary, they would have to change the way they save and spend their money.
By Casey Chesterfield6 years ago in Trader
Debt Investment Options: Valuable Tips to Find the Best One
When it comes to investing, individuals always search for many options that can provide them with financial security for a long time. One of the greatest choices that every investor has today is debt investment. Typically, debt investment options call for instances wherein private investors fund debt items usually provided by lenders or banks.
By Roxanne Hill6 years ago in Trader
Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures 2019-2020: Am I Eligible?
Discovering that you have a US tax obligation on assets or financial accounts held abroad is surprising. But once you understand this responsibility, there are many programs that you can use to become compliant. If you meet the requirements, then you can file under the Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures (SFOP)
By Rebecca Smith6 years ago in Trader
Can I Sell My Life Insurance Policy?
When it comes to insurance, life insurance tends to fall fairly low on the list of priorities for many. Plus, since most policies tend to follow a sort of “set it and forget it” model, it can be easy to disregard a life insurance policy once it’s in place. However, there are plenty of extenuating circumstances that may prompt a policy holder to sit down at the computer and Google “selling my life insurance policy for cash.” But it’s not only about knowing if it can be done, but also how, so you don’t make any costly financial missteps.
By Claire Peters6 years ago in Trader
Becoming Effective
You’re probably familiar with interest. Maybe you’ve had a savings account that accumulates a small amount every month. Or maybe you have a credit card or loan that accumulates a huge amount every month. But do you know that there are different types of interest? And did you know that you can make interest work for you? It’s an effective way to grow your wealth, and it's easier than you might think!
By Isaiah Goodman6 years ago in Trader
What’s the Average Interest Rate on a Hard Money Loan?
In the past, hard money loans had a negative connotation. If you heard the words “hard money loan,” you may have thought about shady business dealings with questionable lenders and loans with exorbitantly high-interest rates attached to them.
By Casey Chesterfield6 years ago in Trader
Improve Your Credit Score
Your credit is as important as your money. If you don't have the money to pay for something, good credit could get it for you anyway. You could walk into a bank, and get the money to get what you need because they trust you. The bank knows that you have a history of being responsible with money, because of your credit. Good credit will get you a credit card that could pay for something you want as well. Your bank knows that you will pay the money back on time.
By Craig Middleton6 years ago in Trader
Becoming Protected (Part 2)
What would happen if you were to suddenly become injured or ill and were unable to work for several months? Would you be able to make your mortgage payment? Would you be able to continue paying off your credit card debt? Could you afford to cover your child’s daycare
By Isaiah Goodman6 years ago in Trader
Ways to Mix Money and Morality
Virtually everyone wants to be a good person. The vast majority of us would like to live comfortably and make plenty of money, too. But those two things don’t always play nice with each other. As we strive for success, we might find ourselves questioning our actions and our accomplishments. Are we doing the right things? Are we honoring our values? There’s a reason so many movies are about leaving the “wrong” job for a more charitable one, or finding out that family is more important than long hours of the office. These stories are based on anxieties that many of us have.
By Carlos Fox6 years ago in Trader
How to Prepare for the Trump Recession
Obama turned a very strong economy over to Donald Trump in 2016, and we have now experienced a record 10 years of steady growth. However, Trump has made a habit out of printing money and running up debt, and it's not hard to see that the good times aren't going to last forever.
By Walter Rhein6 years ago in Trader
