Budgeting Conundrum: Is It Smarter to Rent or Buy a House?
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Budgeting Conundrum: Is It Smarter to Rent or Buy a House? Home ownership is often touted as the American Dream,...
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What Do You Need to Buy a House?: 5 Key Requirements
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
5 Primary Financial Requirements for Purchasing a Home Getting a home inspection prior to closing can reveal hidden problems with...
Real Estate & Personal Finance: Can a Mortgage Lien Stop Me From Buying a Second Home?
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Real Estate & Personal Finance: Can a Mortgage Lien Stop Me From Buying a Second Home? Buying a home is...
Buying a House: A Checklist
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
A Budgeting Checklist for Buying Your First Home When the time comes to buy your first house, there’s a lot...
Should You Withdraw Funds from Your 401k to Buy a House?
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Access to Funds One circumstance in which a 401(k) loan might benefit you, according to Joseph A. Cannova, a Certified...
Real Estate & Personal Finance: How Do Mortgage Brokers Help in the Home-Buying Process?
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Many mortgage brokers are experts at getting you ready to buy a home. In fact, some real estate agents require...
Real Estate & Personal Finance: Can I Buy a Home While on a Debt Management Plan?
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
A debt management plan helps you get your personal finances under control through a carefully structured action plan based on...
Top 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a New Home
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Mistake #1: Buying Beyond Your Means One of the most exciting parts about shopping for a new home is that...
What Credit Score Is Needed to Buy a House?
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Real Estate & Personal Finance: What Is Considered a Good Credit Score for a Mortgage Loan? It’s true that when...
Real Estate & Personal Finance: How to Get a Mortgage on a Low Income
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Real Estate & Personal Finance: How to Get a Mortgage on a Low Income A low income doesn’t prevent you...
How To Buy A House With Little Or No Credit
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Even though being debt-free can make you a better credit risk, getting a mortgage when you have little or no...
Five Tips To Improve Your Resume
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
With the national unemployment rate clocking in at 8.8 percent this past March, competition for work remains stiff, especially if...
3 Smart Moves to Make if You Feel Your Job is at Risk
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
It’s always a good idea to be prepared for emergencies—and the loss of a job is at the top of...
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Switching Careers
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Maybe you've gone as far as possible in your current career, and simply changing jobs won't improve your life. The...
5 Things to Know About Your Workplace Health Plan Coverage
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Employer-sponsored group plans offer the best deals around on health insurance. In 2009, the average single worker paid only 16...
Manage Your Finances, Master Your Life: How to Maximize Your Employment Benefits
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Your employment benefits can add as much as 30 percent to the value of your salary. And it does add...
Make More Benjamins Without Quitting Your Job
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
I'm all for silver linings, but the latest survey issued by the National Association of Colleges and Employers on starting...
What Is the Relationship Between Personal Financial Planning & Career Success?
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Success in any activity might involve a little luck, but it often requires a good deal of planning. Career success...