"I'm in debt. I am a true American." -Balki Bartokomous It's true. Just about every person in American (and much of the world) is in debt. We are so used to it that we even consider ourselves to be debt-free when we still have a mortgage. You know how it goes... "Yeah, I'm debt-free...well, except for my house." If you have a mortgage you are not … [Read more...] about Everything You Need to Know Before You Start Paying Off Your Home Early (Part 1)
Mortgage & Home
To Rent or to Buy Your Home [Infographic]
To rent or to buy...that is the question. I recently wrote an entire 2-part article about this. This infographic explains a few more points. It's not an easy decision, so you will want to do some research. You're in the right place. You're about to see some facts and statistics that should help in your choice. You will see: The difference between buyers … [Read more...] about To Rent or to Buy Your Home [Infographic]
It is Dumb to Pay Your Mortgage Off Early?
We've compared renting to buying. I've written about powerful strategies for paying off your mortgage early. That's for those of you who decided to buy. But, before you decide to pay off your mortgage early, you need to ask yourself a very important question: Should you pay your mortgage off early? Some people believe paying off your mortgage early is dumb. Let’s … [Read more...] about It is Dumb to Pay Your Mortgage Off Early?
Should You Buy or Rent Your Home? Part 2: Weighing the Pros and Cons
Welcome to part 2 as we are asking the question: Should you buy or rent your home? In part 1, we covered the usual home buying story. We also covered what do to when the answer is obvious and some of what to do when the answer is not obvious. Let's dive deeper into what to do when the answer is not obvious. We are going a little further into the actual pros and cons of … [Read more...] about Should You Buy or Rent Your Home? Part 2: Weighing the Pros and Cons
Should You Buy or Rent Your Home? Part 1: Isn’t the Answer Obvious?
Should you rent or buy your home? A common, yet complex question. If only the answer was as simple as choosing one of the two. We're not that lucky. In fact, if anyone tells you that one is always better than the other, just smile and nod. And then find someone else to give you advice... Part of the problem with this issue is when people think it's only a financial … [Read more...] about Should You Buy or Rent Your Home? Part 1: Isn’t the Answer Obvious?