Rates Hit Historically Low Levels
Interest rates hit historically low levels last year due to the pandemic outbreak and the worst quarterly decline in [...]
Making It Work With Challenging People
Challenging people are everywhere. They might be having a bad day and take out their frustration on you, or [...]
Use Savings Buckets Beyond the Emergency Fund
Most of us have lived paycheck to paycheck at some point, creating some financial strain and worry that can [...]
Mortgage News Mortgage Rates Rising?
We've had a fortunate run with historically low mortgage rates, especially over the last year. The onset of the pandemic [...]
Trying to Predict a Housing Crash
Question: Should I worry about a 2021 housing crash? Answer: With so much economic uncertainty in 2020, many people [...]
As 2021 Unfolds, There Are Three Things to Watch in the Months Ahead
The Fed: The old Wall Street saying, "Don't Fight the Fed" will continue this year after the new asset [...]
Easy Ways to Talk About Finances
Talking about finances can be an overwhelming discussion, especially with your spouse, partner, or children. After all, discussions about [...]
Go Toward Your Fear, Not Away From It
Fear is a natural emotion that everyone experiences at some point. Regardless of what causes you to feel fear, [...]
We Bought a House Sight Unseen—and It Turned Out To Be a Total Nightmare
I thought I was up to the challenge of a long-distance home purchase during a pandemic. After all, I [...]
Negotiating a Raise, Even Now
Salary negotiations are never easy, but during a precarious economic environment when certain companies are scaling back to save [...]