What Private Mortgage Insurance Is and How to Avoid It
Paying less than 20 percent on a down payment on a house will likely require buying private mortgage insurance by the lender. The insurance, called PMI for short, is used to reimburse the bank if you default on the loan. It isn’t too expensive—usually between 0.5 and...
When to Buy Extended Warranty? Usually Never
You just bought a new dishwasher, TV, tablet, refrigerator or other big-ticket item you’ve been wanting for months. The salesperson, or maybe even the cashier, asks if you’d like to add an extended warranty for a few dollars more. Is it a worthwhile extra expense? Our...
What Couples Should Discuss Before Retiring
Compromise is an important part of marriage. From deciding how much to spend on a new living room set to what to watch on TV tonight, compromise is constant. It can also be a big part of retirement conversations. While agreeing on the financial and logistical issues...
Buying a Car When You Have an Upside-Down Loan
Owing more on a car loan than the car is worth—called being “upside down” on a loan—can make buying a new vehicle difficult. The negative equity can mean getting less for your old car at trade-in, or coming up with the extra money to pay off the old debt. Cars...
Strategies to Boost Your Content’s Visibility
What’s the point of having a social media game plan if your content isn’t getting in front of the right people? Here are a few ways to improve your brand’s visibility and reach on social media.
Read more.
Provided by
