Retirement planning requires careful consideration. This is especially the case if you plan to retire early, want to retire in another country, or plan to split your time between two countries. Fortunately, you can make your life easier with online banking and wise investments. Utilize Mobile Banking Mobile banking allows you to access your money anywhere […]
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Will home prices fall after the COVID-19 pandemic?
The COVID-19 (aka Coronovirus) began in the U.S in early March 2020, almost exactly when one would expect the home buying season to begin heating up. Five months later, the pandemic does not show any signs of slowing, and the macro-environment includes: Unemployment rate is firmly above 10%. GDP shrunk +30% in Q2 2020, the [...]
How to Qualify for USAA membership? And why you need to act NOW
I qualified and no one in my immediate family has served in the military. Get the scoop. What is USAA? The USAA is thought of as a financial service company for active duty military and veterans, but that’s not really correct. First of all, the name USAA stands for United Services Automobile Association, and it […]
Why Prepaid Cards Are Growing & What You Need to Know
Did you know that over 50% of Americans have a prepaid credit card? That's a huge number. So, the question is...why? How did this relatively unknown type of card see such massive growth in the last decade, and what is the best prepaid card? In this article, we'll look at a brief history of prepaid [...]
How to reduce your debt payments when your credit is Good (+700)
How to reduce your debt when your credit is good (700+)
A Dirty Secret for Finding the Best Mortgage Rate
When I purchased my first house in 2005, I I walked into my bank – the same bank where I had kept my checking & savings accounts for years – and talked to their mortgage division. It was a bank I was happy with. It was a big bank. It seemed to be the logical […]
