Interest rates and inflation have been central topics of discussion throughout 2023. After years of historically low-interest rates, the sudden adjustment to rising rates, combined with uncertainty regarding the economic impacts of those increases, has…
No one wants to think about all the things that can go wrong in the course of modern life – and they really don’t want to think about how to pay for it. But an…
Finances are complicated. Gone are the days of one checking account, one savings account, and a pension for the future. People today are bombarded with advice, decisions, and complex financial products that can make planning…
For as long as there has been business, there has been business fraud. Although technology has changed the methods, the basic approaches are still the same.
Debt sometimes is treated like a bad word. When managed correctly, the right kind of debt can be a useful financial tool. Paying off debt in a timely manner and not letting it get out…
Mortgage points are fees a homebuyer can pay upfront in exchange for a lower interest rate. It’s important to understand the effect of paying points on the long-term cost of a mortgage.
