When talking about wealth, the first thought that comes to mind is usually money. The more money you make, the wealthier you are. That’s the basic concept. However, wealth extends beyond this simple definition. Wealth is also determined by your investments, along with all the things you own. Measuring your wealth can be accomplished by …
Maximizing Your Wealth: A Guide to Self-Investment READ MORE
Retirement is supposed to be the time of your life when you relax and don’t worry about anything. But it can be just as stressful as ever. One of the potential sources of stress is money. In retirement, you are technically supposed to live on your savings and your pension. But expenses can go up …
Within a busy lifestyle, self-care sometimes gets pushed to one side. We can spend a long time managing the needs of our families or our workloads, and we find ourselves with very little time for the aspects of self-care that should matter to us. But we really shouldn’t let busyness overtake our need to look …
Why Investing in Self-Care Is the Most important Investment READ MORE
Retirement sounds scary for people, especially for those with little to no plans on how to sustain themselves after work. That’s why investing in assets that will continue to work for you even if you cannot work anymore cannot be overlooked. Think about how you will decide to spend the later years of your life. …
They say first impressions last. And make you good money too. An attractive exterior in a home is a big plus in the real estate market. It just takes 30 seconds for potential buyers and even passersby to judge your home from the outside. Thus, working to increase your curb appeal is not just an option …
First Impressions Sell: Improvements That Can Increase the Curb Appeal of Your Home READ MORE
Everyone wants to buy a house. The problem is that not everyone is financially equipped to pursue this dream and those who do often enter a spiral of money problems somewhere down the road. In fact, this scenario has become so normal that people who get their own houses often expect to suffer from such …
Here’s Why You Should Prepare Your Finances for a Mortgage While You’re Single READ MORE
The pandemic in the year 2020 caused mortgage rates to fall to historic lows all over the nation. It has enabled more individuals and families to borrow the funds needed to buy their own home. Some took advantage of the reduced rates to refinance their mortgage and save thousands of dollars. Even with the year …
Housing Market Predictions 2021: Better Prospects for Buyers READ MORE
Amid a pandemic, should applying for a mortgage be on top of your mind? Is this really a great time to invest in property? And if it is, how are you going to go about applying for one when we are being asked to practice social distancing and when risks are at an all-time high …
The average American’s financial struggles are well-documented. In 2019, CBS reported that 20% of workers spend more than they earn. Overall, seven in ten people have trouble managing at least one aspect of financial stability. Keep in mind that all of these trends emerged during a strong economic period, before the pandemic of 2020. While …
Make It Your Personal Finance Goal to Outpace Inflation READ MORE
It’s already a known fact that a real estate property is a form of investment. Its value increases every year, and you can even tap into your home equity, which you can use in many purposes. But some homeowners even consider getting a second property, mainly because they want to expand their investment portfolio. At …
