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Thinking of Purchasing Property at an Auction?

Exploring opportunities for investing in real estate? Interested in buying a foreclosure at auction? Don’t miss out of some of the best deals on the market. Auctions can be intimidating places. A little basic knowledge and effective preparation will help buyers avoid unexpected property costs,

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Thinking of Buying a Vacation Home?

If you are looking to buy or sell a house, here are some real estate tips to help you negotiate an advantageous deal for all parties involved: Price it Right Price it high and negotiate down or price it low and look desperate. Perhaps those

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The Real Cost of Identity Theft

Online fraud and cyber related crimes are on the rise, affecting more lives and costing individuals and businesses more money each year. According to the US government, over 10 million Americans are the victims of identity theft each year. And with major company data breaches

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The Life Insurance Retirement Plan(LIRP)

A life insurance policy can be designed as a long-term growth for retirement income when your have the time to save for retirement, have maxed out your individual pension contributions on qualified plans or just want some supplemental savings. A private pension, a life insurance

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The ABCs of Building a Strong Retirement Plan

Whether you are just starting out in the workforce, switching jobs or preparing to retire, it’s time to get a firm grasp of the basics of saving for retirement. At some point, every working adult will have or need to have a retirement plan so

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The 8 Most Unexpected Costs of Owning a Home

The goal of homeownership is one that many of us aspire towards. But with all of that aspiration, very few of us are prepared for all that it entails. The transition between renting property and calling it your own is quite drastic with many elements

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Take Steps to Tackle Your Personal Debts

Most American families carry debt, whether it’s the $10,000 in credit card debt or the $60,000 in student loans, but at some point, the amount of debt can grow until it becomes unmanageable. It is possible to get out of debt quickly, but it requires

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Successful Negotiation Strategies for Buying Real Estate

From Type A personalities to diplomatic types, each of us has a personal negotiating style, however style is not the same as strategy. Your negotiating strategy will be based on your real financial capabilities, the current real estate market, the seller’s requirements and the property

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Smart Investment Ideas for College Students

When it comes to investing, whether it be stocks, bonds or real estate, time is money. The more time you give your money to grow, the better chance you have at earning profits which, when reinvested, compound to build you a bigger portfolio. College students

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Seasonal Trends in Real Estate

Are you a snowbird looking for a vacation home in warmer climates or a cabin close to your favorite ski resort? A first-time homebuyer looking for a quick sale at bottom prices? Or a seasoned real estate investor looking for your next rental property? Spring

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Saving For Retirement When You’re Self Employed

We usually talk about the importance of saving for retirement by taking advantage of employee pensions, employer-matching, getting a personal IRA and maximizing your tax deductible contributions. But what if you are self-employed? Is the self-employed freelancer or business owner a lost cause when it

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Saving for a Vacation

Did you skip going on a vacation last year because money seemed too tight? Does it seems as if saving for a vacation is out of reach? If so, it is time to make some changes to your spending and savings habits so you can

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Routine and Preventative Maintenance for First-Time Homeowners

Are you a first-time homeowner? Have you recently closed your first mortgage? If so, you’re probably feeling equal parts of excitement and anxiety about making this important step toward financial well-being. Now that you’ve purchased this huge responsibility, it will be helpful to know how

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Rollover Your Retirement Funds

Perhaps you have changed jobs. Maybe your old 401 k isn’t reaching its potential or it’s overly invested in one company. If you find another job with a company offering a 401 k or similar plan, just roll the money over into the new plan

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