In the world of personal finance, there are a handful of disputes that may never get resolved. There’s the question of whether credit cards are dangerous, or whether they’re valuable tools we can all benefit from. And I don’t know about you, but I’ve also read countless stories on whether it makes sense to pay
Maybe you’re not quite ready to buy a house yet, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be in just a few years. This is especially true if you’re making money moves now that could prepare you for homeownership. Like any other goal, the move toward the dream of owning a home takes time and plenty
The traditional mortgage process—from application to closing—typically involves a lot of face-to-face contact, from filling out an application at a lender’s office to gathering in a conference room to review and sign a stack of documents before being handed the house keys. Online lending has grown so much over the last decade that it is
You’ve paid your dues as a renter. Now, your heart is set on purchasing a property you can call your own. But before you discard that lease renewal and start shopping for home furnishings, ask yourself an important question: Do you have what it takes to buy a home, qualify for a mortgage and afford
When I started planning a move from Seattle, Washington, back to my hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, in March, I didn’t know how drastically things would change, and how quickly the coronavirus would escalate. By the time I finally left my keys with my roommate in June, the world was in the middle of a global
A real estate transaction can be an emotional roller coaster, especially for first-time buyers. A home is not an everyday purchase—you’re buying your future, the place where your kids will grow up and a lifetime of memories will be made. And a house has a much higher price tag than anything else you’ve ever bought. That alone can be scary. The money