Can You Sell Your House and Retain a Prior Mortgage?
Homeowners may wonder, “Can you sell your house and retain a prior mortgage?” In this article, we will take a look at circumstances where …
Continue ReadingShowing items from finances
Gifting a Home: Can I Sell My House to My Son For a Dollar
Parents who are interested in transferring the title of their homes to their children are often seeking an answer to the question “can I sell my …
Continue ReadingHome Buyers: How Much Money Could I Borrow to Buy a House?
After months and possibly years of saving money you finally feel you have saved a sufficient amount for a down payment. The question now becomes how …
Continue ReadingInvesting: Basic Investment Terms
Stocks, bonds, mutual funds and ETFs. The basic investment terms for these investment types are the building blocks to start investing.
Continue ReadingShould I Refinance or Get A Home Equity Loan?
People wanting to extract equity from their homes to pay for repairs or consolidate bills often ask themselves “should I refinance or get a home …
Continue Reading2010 Obama Tax Credits and Incentives: the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010
On December 17, 2010, the U.S. Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 was signed by President Barack Obama. …
Continue ReadingCan You Claim the Interest You Paid Before a House Was Foreclosed?
The 1099-C arrived in the mail along with other tax documents. The first question that many homeowners who have faced or are facing foreclosure are …
Continue ReadingHow to Get Dog Friendly Homeowner Insurance
If you own a home and have a dog or two—or more, is it possible to find dog friendly homeowner insurance? Some insurance companies may refuse to …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Finance Charge for Credit Card Offers
Credit cards are a necessary financial tool for many people. However, choosing a card with a high interest rate can quickly become a problem. Before …
Continue ReadingWe Define Prime Interest Rate and Explain How It's Set?
In this article we define prime interest rate (prime lending rate), and explain how it is set and by whom.
Continue ReadingWhat Investments Are Considered Ultra Safe Gold Trading?
Ultra safe gold trading is the dream of many of the conservative investors who trade this gleaming yellow metal. There are a good number of …
Continue ReadingCan You Claim Mortgage Interest on Rental Property?
How do you determine where you should claim the mortgage interest on your rental property to minimize your tax liability? This article will help …
Continue Reading