For most people, a home is both the biggest investment they will ever make, as well as the greatest debt they will ever incur when factoring in a mortgage. True financial freedom often requires paying off this mortgage, but that often takes 15-30 years (or longer). For some, it is possible to pay [...]
All of us have made bad decisions in our life at some point, and we will likely make some more in the future. While it's always a good idea to avoid these scenarios whenever possible, this is especially true when it comes to money. Here are five money mistakes that are relatively common: [...]
Before embarking on any debt reduction plan, be sure to save up $1000 as an emergency fund. Once this first step is behind you, it's time to take a look at your debt repayment plan. One of the most effective way of paying down debt is a method known as the debt snowball. [...]
Before the TCJA, taxpayers could deduct interest paid on up to $1 million ($500,000 if married filing separately) of home acquisition debt (debt used to buy or substantially improve a first or second home). Also, taxpayers could deduct interest paid on up to $100,000 ($50,000 if married filing separately) of home equity debt, regardless of how [...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Igt4y2xABPo] Getting out of debt is the dream of millions of Americans every year. But sometimes the reality of becoming debt-free is still in the dream phase. Some steps are more effective than others in tackling this huge financial situation. Before we list those steps, it’s important to realize how pervasive the debt problem is [...]
