If you are new to being a landlord or you are new to the interview process on the tenant side of a transaction, you should know what questions are off limits. Some of them may seem like no-brainers, such as race, sexual orientation, and nationality. But other questions relating to [...]
When student loan borrowers end up defaulting on their loans, aggressive actions have been taken against them in the form of revoking their professional licenses. According to the article “When Unpaid Student Loan Bills Mean You Can No Longer Work,” there are 19 states that can seize state-issued professional licenses [...]
It might be a medical emergency or a family emergency, or something half-way in between. But in any event, the emergency is a part of life. And you should always be ready for the unexpected and that means having some funds set aside for such. Bottomline: It’s important that when [...]
A new bipartisan bill was introduced last year in the Senate by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Al Franken of Minnesota. According to the article entitled “Senator sponsors bill to give student loan borrowers more info,” which was published in July of last year, the proportion of Iowa’s graduates [...]
Retirement. Regardless of age, at some point we all dream about what it would be like to leave our job and retire. Whether it’s to open our own business, take up golf daily, or just do nothing, it’s all about settling into a life of freedom, flexibility, and of course, [...]
In the wake of the financial crisis of 2008, the Dodd-Frank Act was passed as a direct response. In the law, strict regulations were placed on the financial industry. Now, a new bill is aiming to roll back some of these regulations, which could give borrowers with private loans more [...]
Are you a credit cards travel rewards person or want to be? It’s not that hard to become one if you follow some simple steps and suggestions. For the most part, it’s suggested you try to join just one mileage program that would reward you for every single transaction you [...]
There are many methods that you can use to save money for your children’s future college education. One of the most alluring methods is the section 529 plan, or also known as Qualified Tuition Programs. According to FinAid, there are two basic types of section 529 plans: the prepaid tuition [...]
Most of us think that investing in real estate means buying property and renting it out to someone else. However, this comes with its own headaches, such as maintenance costs, unruly tenants, or tenants that do not pay on time. This will mean a change in your everyday lifestyle, and [...]
