Should You Withdraw Funds from Your 401k to Buy a House?
Access to Funds One circumstance in which a 401(k) loan might benefit you, according to Joseph A. Cannova, a Certified...
Money Management for Retirement: Savings Plans That'll Fit Into Your Budget
It is often debated whether Social Security will be around in 20 to 30 years. But the reality is that...
Make Your Golden Years Great: Money Management & Budgeting Strategies for People Close to Retirement
Life Does Not Get Cheaper in Retirement “In my experience, clients are often surprised to find that their expenses do...
Real Estate & Personal Finance: How Do Mortgage Brokers Help in the Home-Buying Process?
Many mortgage brokers are experts at getting you ready to buy a home. In fact, some real estate agents require...
How to Track A Household Budget
Maryland-based financial adviser Lamont Corprew, a Certified Public Accountant, is an advocate for having an household budget emergency fund. "Make...
Personal Finance Checkup: How to Tell if You're On Track with Retirement Savings
Know Your Current Financial Status The first step is knowing the status of your personal finances. “Getting from point A...
Taking Inventory of Your Personal Finances: How Much of Your Paycheck Should You Budget for Bills
Whether you get paid an hourly wage or a monthly salary, at the end of the pay cycle, chances are...
Real Estate & Personal Finance: How Does a Mortgage Loan Modification Affect Your Credit Score?
Credit Score Basics Your credit score is a number that a credit reporting agency assigns to you that summarizes how...
Personal Finance Management 101: Do Credit Checks Hurt My Credit
Types of Credit Checks Not all credit checks are treated the same when it comes to your credit score. Only...
Money Management for College Students: Do Loans Affect Your Credit Score?
When you look at the breakdown of credit score factors, the biggest – at a whopping 35 percent – is...