When it comes to buying a home, afford is a relative term. You may be able to afford the monthly payment on a house, but at what cost? Before the 2008 housing crash, many homebuyers who were making minimum wage were assured that they could afford half-million dollar...
After a major hurricane hits Florida, thousands of people are faced with having to clean up and repair the damage caused by the storm. This also means filing claims with insurance companies and hoping that they’ll pay enough to cover the costs of the repairs. Hiring a...
A home is one of the biggest purchases most people make in their lifetimes. However, there’s often no real guidance on how you should buy a home and when is the right time to do it. Many people make the mistake of buying a home that isn’t right for them because they...
There are several different vehicles that you can use for college savings. (View our previous college funding blog for more info on your options!) Once you have decided which savings option is the best for you, the next step is to determine how much money you need to...
What Is College Funding? College education is a significant expenditure for most consumers. Recent statistics show that the average student loan debt is $46,459 per person1. For the 2020-2021 school year, a public four-year degree from an in-state institution costs...
Inflation Numbers from July 13, 2022 Higher than expected inflation numbers were published on July 13, 2022. US Inflation, which measures the price-change of a basket of goods and services in the US, increased by 9.06% over the 12 months prior to June 30, 2022; a...
