According to a recent article from AAA, more Americans than ever on record – 115.6 million – will travel this holiday season, from Saturday, Dec. 21 through Wednesday, Jan. 1. “Travelers should be getting used to crowded highways and airports, as this marks the eighth [...]
Holiday spending is one of the biggest reasons Americans go into debt. Nearly half of Americans will take four months or more to pay off all that debt, with nearly 12% opting to make only the minimum monthly payment. Those high interest payments could be [...]
Paying extra on your mortgage means that you make additional payments to your principal loan balance beyond your regular payments. For example, if your monthly mortgage payment is $1,200, you could pay an extra $200 to the principal for a total payment of $1,400. Not [...]
This weekend kicks off the busiest retail season of the year and shopping malls will be filled with people seeking sales. But shoppers are not the only ones looking for a great deal. Many criminals see this time of year as an opportunity to move [...]
Record low interest rates have many Metro Detroiters wondering, is it time to refinance? Depending on your current loan terms and financial goals, there could be many benefits of refinancing your mortgage. 1. Shorten the Term of your Loan The benefit of a 10-year or [...]
One step of buying a house is completing the final walk-through. A final walkthrough is different than a home inspection. A home inspection typically takes place within a week after the seller accepts your offer and the purchase agreement is signed. If the home inspection [...]
Juggling your work and home life can be a huge balancing act. Between the conference calls, errands, home duties and family outings you may feel like a work-life balance is just something you will never master. Plus, with more and more people working remotely from [...]
Rochester Hills Lender Says Young First Time Buyers Are Ready to Get in the Market Believe it or not, 2019 will soon be coming to an end, and many real estate experts will be making predictions for 2020. A recent study from TransUnion may [...]
Halloween is less than a week away and is a "scary" time of year, but the only scares children and parents should experience are the ones that are make believe. Here are tips to keep your kids safe while still allowing them to have a [...]
Technology is a double edged sword. On one hand it's advancements have enhanced communication, productivity and allows friends and family to connect easier. But these advancements also make it easier for criminals to steal sensitive information or trick people to hand over their money with [...]
