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Are mortgage rates climbing higher?
The window may be closing to take advantage of exceptionally low interest rates. After all, it is not reasonable to assume that rates will remain at these levels forever. While ... -
Home buying mistakes to avoid
Low interest rates and a stronger job market continue to fuel growth in housing. While the number of national home sales declined slightly in 2014 (3 percent) to 4.93 million, ... -
Beware of audit red flags this tax season
Most taxpayers would rather not receive correspondence from the Internal Revenue Service – especially if it's in the form of a dreaded audit letter. While it is believed that IRS ... -
New changes may jump-start mortgage approval process
Since the end of the financial crisis and subprime mortgage meltdown, obtaining a mortgage has been difficult – to say the least. From increased scrutiny during the underwriting process to ... -
Renting vs. buying a home
Is it better to rent or buy a home? Home ownership has always been a cornerstone of the “American Dream.” While it is certainly an accomplishment worth striving to achieve, ... -
Retirement account penalties can be costly
Accessing retirement accounts before age 59½ can prove costly, usually resulting in a penalty of 10 percent of the amount withdrawn. While many savers do not intend to tap into ... -
In search of tax-friendly states for retirees
For many retirees, retirement is a bit more challenging than they thought. Interest rates have been low, investment returns have been volatile and health-care costs are on the rise. There ... -
Will mortgage rate increases derail the housing recovery?
The housing market has been on a tear lately. In fact, according to last month’s S&P/Case-Shiller index, a closely watched gauge of national home prices, values increased by 10.9 percent ... -
Now may be a great time to consider rental property purchase
Now may be a great time to look at purchasing a rental property. With interest rates near all-time lows, improving supply and demand dynamics and low real estate prices, the ... -
New Year’s a good time to review financial game plan
The arrival of the new year brings both opportunities and financial concerns. Despite the uncertainties that exist, having a solid financial game plan may help you to reach your goals ...
