Mortgage rates are pushing towards 7%. Homebuyer activity is already at a 28-year low, and the latest surge in rates is making things worse. Would be buyers are feeling the pinch of higher potential payments while home prices remain stubbornly high. Current Rates Rates climbed a half point in February bring the average rate on […]
Moving is already stressful, and it can become even more overwhelming when you start taking into account the financial portion of it. Even if you’re moving to save money in the long run, moving costs something. Trucks, boxes, down payments, and more are required to get you from one point to another. However, following a […]
Both good health and thriving finances are an important part of a healthy and happy life. That said, you may be wondering if there’s any way for the two to exist together in harmony. The good news is that this is possible, and outlined below are four tips that you can use to keep your […]
Starting a new manufacturing business means you have to carefully manage your finances and ensure that you invest them where they will perform best. Keep reading to learn should invest in five things for your new manufacturing business to ensure you get off to the right start. 1. Don’t Skimp On Quality Equipment There is […]
What is a safe withdrawal rate for early retirement? There is no easy answer to this, as there are many definitions of what early is. There are also varying degrees of what retirement means, since a lot of people stay active doing side work once they leave their full time jobs. But there are a […]
It’s no secret that owning a car comes with considerable expenses. These are necessary in order to keep it in the best condition and enjoy using it for a long time to come. If you want to keep using your car but would like to lower the expenses it costs you, read on to see […]
High yield savings accounts are back. Rates have been rising, as the Fed continues its fight against inflation. Mortgage rates have risen. If you have credit card debt or have tried to finance a car, then you will have noticed rising rates and possibly higher payments. But it’s not all bad news. If you […]
What do rising interest rates mean for your finances? Rates have been rising since March of 2022 when the Fed began an aggressive campaign to attempt to stabilize the economy and fight inflation. Rising rates make borrowing money more expensive, but they also make saving rates more attractive. Here is a quick look at how […]
Buying a house in today’s market can seem impossible. 30-year mortgage rates are hovering around 7%, which is more than double what they were about a year ago. The median home price in America is at $427,000, which is over 13% higher than this time last year. Couple those stats with record inflation, and the […]
What can you do if you accidentally paid taxes twice? You’d think it would be hard to pay taxes twice, but it can happen. There are endless stories online of people doing this very thing. No matter how you double-paid on your taxes, you will probably want your money back. Here are a few things […]