Basics of 80/20 Mortgage Loans
Nearly half of all first-time homebuyers financed the entire cost of their home rather than paying a hefty down payment. And many of these zero-down buyers did so thanks to the so-called 80/20 [...]
7 Common Mistakes of Estate Planning
Even though planning your estate isn’t an enjoyable job, it’s necessary so that you can efficiently and successfully transfer all of your assets to those you leave behind. With careful planning, [...]
Is it Possible to Retire in Today’s Economy?
If you find yourself asking “Is it possible to have a retirement in today’s economy?” the good news is yes, it is. The ability to retire or not or retire the way you really want to retire is less [...]
7 Common Mistakes of Estate Planning
Even though planning your estate isn’t an enjoyable job, it’s necessary so that you can efficiently and successfully transfer all of your assets to those you leave behind. With a bit of careful [...]
A Brief Outlook for the Markets and Economy
First, I must apologize for being a bit inconsistent in the last few weeks. I have had some health issues that have consumed a good portion of my time that I am hoping are behind me now, and I [...]
Full Retirement and Social Security
About two years ago there was a major change to Social Security when the full retirement age changed from 66 to 67. The increase will be a gradual shift with a month added for every two months in [...]
