Finance Articles
Financial Wellness Wednesday: Earning Extra Cash
Episode 16: Earning Extra Cash with A Couple Apps KEY TAKEAWAYS: Sell some stuff on Facebook Marketplace or Mercari - with so many trying to save, buying used is the...
Financial Wellness Wednesday: Understanding APR
Episode 15: APR KEY TAKEAWAYS: APR means Annual Percentage Rate The annual rate charged on a loan is the yearly interest amount that is charged on a loan you are...
Financial Wellness Wednesday: Cashier’s Checks
Episode 14: Cashier's Checks & How to Use Them KEY TAKEAWAYS: Cashier's Checks are certified, guaranteed money like cash, and more secure than a personal check. The...
The Benefits Of Growing Equity In Your Home
Your home can provide you with more benefits than just a place to live. If you've built equity in your home, you can borrow against it and leverage the money to your advantage. What Does It Mean When You Have Equity In Your Home? Equity is the difference between the...
Financial Wellness Wednesday: Car Financing Tips to Get the Best Deal
Episode 13: Car Financing Tips to Get the Best Deal KEY TAKEAWAYS: Know before you buy: Knowing your credit score. Getting Pre-Qualified for a loan. Keeping terms short...
Financial Wellness Wednesday: Rate, Payment, or Term? What Do You Look For In A Loan?
Episode 12: What Do You Look For In A Loan - Interest Rate, Payment Per Month, or Term of Loan? KEY TAKEAWAYS: If you're looking for a loan, what is your priority when...
Financial Wellness Wednesday: The Value of Your Wealth
Episode 11: A Personal Experience In Understanding Home Equity KEY TAKEAWAYS: Home Equity starts when you buy, starting with your down payment. Even if you didn't make...
Home Equity Loan vs. Cash-Out Refinance
When you have a home that has accumulated equity, you have the option to borrow against it using several financing options. Two popular ways to gain access to the equity in your home are the home equity loan, and the cash-out refinance mortgage. Both allow you to...
Financial Wellness Wednesday: Getting Back to Normal and the “Extras”
Episode 10: Getting Back to Normal and the "Extras" Download the Expense Tracker The highlights: Budget for the extras, like summer fun and treats so you...
Financial Wellness Wednesday: Home Equity and How to Use It
Episode 9: Home Equity and How to Use It The highlights: Home Equity is you fair market value, or what you bought your home at, minus the amount you owe. Using...
