It’s exciting — and a little scary — to think about buying your first home. Even when you know you’re ready to buy a house, you might not be sure where to begin. Preparation is key so here are 8 home-buying tips for first-time home buyers to help you navigate the process from start to finish. Build Your Savings To buy a house it’s … [Read more...]
Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
How Much Do You Need for Retirement?
Retirement planning can be overwhelming and challenging. The biggest question most people ask is, “How much money do I need for retirement?” Unfortunately, there isn’t an easy answer because there are so many variables – the lifestyle you want in retirement, your longevity, the return on your investments, etc. Thankfully Fidelity did extensive … [Read more...]
4 Tips to Consolidate Debt
Studies show that 70% of Americans are stressed over money.** Debt remains an issue for most Americans, regardless of income. Those earning between $50,000 and $100,000 report having: Credit card debt: 52% Auto loan: 42% Mortgage: 39% Medical debt: 23% Personal loans: 22% Student loans: 22% Anyone who has multiple loans … [Read more...]