How to Keep Your Retirement Account Digitally Safe
Your 401(k) and other retirement accounts don't have the same federal protections as credit cards do. As a result, [...]
Mortgage Rates Improved
Mortgage rates jumped from mid-January until the end of March, which took the steam out of some potential home [...]
5 Reasons To Not Pay Off Your Mortgage Early
You’ve imagined it: that party you’ll throw (and the happy dance you’ll undoubtedly do) the day you pay off your mortgage. [...]
Why the Recent Jump in Rates?
When we last delivered our “Rate Update,” the environment was ultra-low rates. Fast-forward a few months, and the 30-year [...]
Tax Deductions on Home Equity Loans and HELOCs: What You Can (and Can’t) Write Off
Do you have a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC)? Homeowners often tap their home equity for some [...]
Want To Build Your Own House? The Pros, Cons, and Costs
Building a brand-new home may sound like a dream come true. You get to choose the ideal layout for [...]
These 5 Money Mistakes Could Lead to Your Mortgage Being Denied
Just because you have pre-approval doesn't mean you've locked in that loan. Be sure not to make any of [...]
How the U.S. Housing Market Was Rocked by COVID-19—and Where We Go From Here
As home buyers already know full well, the residential real estate market has been on a wild tear for [...]
You May Have Missed the Refinance Window
For the first time in months, the average 30-year fixed-rate went above 3.00%. Those who refinanced earlier this year [...]
Rates Hit Historically Low Levels
Interest rates hit historically low levels last year due to the pandemic outbreak and the worst quarterly decline in [...]