Popular commentator and veteran trader Peter Brandt gave advice to Gen Zers on Thursday and said they should contribute to bitcoin economies and strong company stocks. In the same Twitter thread, Brandt noted that “cryptography is untested yet,” but also said those who know him best know he’s been “anRead More →
As part of NJ.com’s EmpowerU series of events, we’re hosting a free virtual webinar on Wednesday, February 23 for first-time homebuyers that details everything you need to know about buying a home. for the first time. During the “What First Home Buyers Need to Know” event, sponsored by Family FirstRead More →
It felt like early spring in Berkeley last week, with hot, dry weather in the 70s and plum trees in bloom. It therefore seems appropriate to give a few extracts from the Berkeley Daily Gazette “Spring Gardening Page” published a century ago on February 12, 1922. “Well-maintained flowering shrubs” areRead More →
There will be lots of chocolates and roses bought this weekend, and maybe a few engagement rings accepted. However, before anyone says “yes”, there should be a serious discussion about money, debts, shared financial goals and even prenuptial agreements, says Laurie Campbell, licensed insolvency trustee at Bromwich and Smith. Campbell,Read More →
By Morf Morford Tacoma Daily Index You may have seen the series of Geico commercials on TV with the implied, if not direct, warnings about the (inevitable?) transition we all seem to make when we become parents. Whether it’s relationship or career advice – or almost anything else, young peopleRead More →
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Welcome to Mortgage Rundown, a brief overview of the real estate finance landscape in Canada from a mortgage strategist Robert McLister. Mortgage buyers rarely receive truly impartial advice in this country. This is something the mortgage industry in Canada does not like to talk about. Of course, you can goRead More →
Money / Financial Planning PeopleImages/Getty Images Studies show that financial stability is one of the most important traits in a partner. However, the pandemic has increased the financial stress on relationships over the past two years. The recent love and money report, published by digital wealth advisor Personal Capital, foundRead More →
Look for gaps to fill Realizing your potential is about looking for opportunities, and opportunities can come from unlikely places. For Vanessa Adams, a senior executive at Pratt & Whitney, a Raytheon Technologies company, it came from a warehouse full of jet engine parts in Oklahoma City. The warehouse wasRead More →
Through Chuck Bentley, CP Guest Contributor | Friday, January 14, 2022 Dear Chuck, My house needs several expensive repairs. My neighbor just did a major update on his house, and he told me he did it with a cash refinance. We also need a new car. What should we do?Read More →
Dear Amy: I have been married to “Bev” for 14 years. She is marvellous. It’s a second marriage for both of us. His son “Cliff” is like a son to me, and I love him very much. The problem is, my wife’s family, who all live locally, seem to viewRead More →
Americans are moving for better jobs, lower taxes and happier lives. Distracted by the demands of moving to new homes, schools or work environments, however, they sometimes underestimate the impact that major moves can have on their financial profile, especially when they change state. Although the coronavirus pandemic boosted theRead More →
fizkes / Shutterstock.com We see a lot of money advice on the internet. However, while it may be well-intentioned, it isn’t always the best advice. In fact, some common financial recommendations could cost you more in the long run. In many cases, this primarily involves adjusting the suggestions to suitRead More →
This is an excerpt from CNBC’s Make It newsletter. Subscribe here. A 25-year-old real estate investor who earns over half a million dollars a year. A family traveling the country in a motorhome. A first generation immigrant who hopes to teach others in her community about personal finance. These areRead More →
We earn commission for products purchased through certain links in this article. You’ve saved a down payment, started shopping for your dream home, and you’re ready to take your first step on the homeownership ladder – now all you need is a mortgage. Our first-time home mortgage guide covers everythingRead More →
Healthcare spending accounts for nearly 18% of U.S. GDP, so it’s no surprise that digital health is attracting record levels of investment. This year, venture capitalists paid health tech startups $ 14.7 billion, up from $ 14.6 billion for all of 2020. Considering the high cost of healthcare in theRead More →
Every family needs a home, as do the many risks created by the 30-year mortgage that is standard in America. Finding an investor to take each of these risks is the job of the Rube Goldberg engine that is the US housing finance industry. Investors who don’t understand how itRead More →
TORONTO, Jan. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Dorr Capital Corporation, a bespoke mortgage brokerage firm, closed more than $ 277 million in home and construction loans in 2020. More than 18 deals have been funded since start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March. “This has pushed us to a newRead More →