We don’t always realize it, but our financial lives are connected to interest rates. This includes everything from your home, to your credit card, to your savings account, to the national debt. After years of low interest rates, the Federal Reserve has announced that it will be raising interest rates over the course of the […]

It’s tax time and hopefully you’ve gotten your taxes filed. With any luck, you’ll soon be receiving your refund from Uncle Sam. Once you’ve received it, you’re probably wondering what is the best way to use your tax refund. While it’s always tempting to splurge on a big ticket purchase, it’s a good idea to […]

In our last article, we talked about what a reverse mortgage is and how it works. Essentially the benefit of a reverse mortgage is that it allows homeowners to take advantage of the value of their home without having to sell their home outright. While homeowners should weigh their options when considering a reverse mortgage, […]