For many Americans, owning investment real estate is a steady path to financial security. Renting out your investment property means positive cash flow, and you can use those rental payments to build your equity in...

For many Americans, owning investment real estate is a steady path to financial security. Renting out your investment property means positive cash flow, and you can use those rental payments to build your equity in...
Barns are no longer just spaces for livestock and farm equipment. Today, living in converted barns or brand-new, barn-like homes has become popular. Here’s what you need to know about the growing trend of barndominium...
The loan processor you work with when you apply for a mortgage isn’t the person who decides whether you qualify for a loan. That power lies with the mortgage underwriter. How do underwriters decide whether...
The COVID-19 pandemic shut down most of the American economy, triggering massive job layoffs, furloughs and pay cuts. In March 2020, the federal government passed the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to...
The mortgage approval process can be stressful for anyone, but self-employed people encounter an extra measure of scrutiny. You may have succeeded in pursuing the American dream of owning a business only to find that...
Most consumers know about identity theft and have adopted safe practices for dealing with their personal information. But did you know thieves can steal the title to your property? Property title theft could happen right...
The Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES), passed in March 2020, provides multifaceted financial relief to Americans during the pandemic. A section of the law provides COVID-19 student loan assistance to those who’ve...
Most individual retirement accounts (IRAs) invest in traditional securities: stocks, bonds and mutual funds. If you are looking to diversify your investments, however, you may be interested in a lesser-known retirement account known as a...
Many people have built financial security by investing in real estate, but finding start-up capital can be challenging. House hacking might be the shortest, simplest path to beginning successful real estate investment. What is house...
The world is overflowing with plastic waste on land and in our water sources. What can you do in your household to help alleviate this problem? Here are some simple steps you can take immediately...