by Mark Chaffee | May 30, 2023 | Mortgage Tips, Personal Finance
Homeownership provides shelter, stability and a sense of pride, and it can also serve as a valuable financial asset. If you find yourself in need of extra funds, tapping into your home equity can be an attractive option. Today, homeowners who want to access their...
by Mark Chaffee | May 23, 2023 | Personal Finance
Feeling anxious about your retirement savings? Worrying about retirement is normal, especially when it comes to wondering if your funds will last. By some estimates, half of Americans don’t have enough saved for retirement. If you’ve done the math or talked with an...
by Mark Chaffee | Apr 11, 2023 | Personal Finance
This year’s tax season may be wrapping up for most people, but that doesn’t necessarily mean all your related paperwork should be tossed in the shredder. Here are recommendations for how long to hang onto common documents. Keep for Less Than a Year Deposit and...
by Mark Chaffee | Mar 28, 2023 | Personal Finance
When you apply for a mortgage, your qualifications will be reviewed, and your credit will have a significant impact on what mortgage rates and loan products will be available to you. The stronger your credit, the better chance you have at qualifying for a great...
by Mark Chaffee | Feb 21, 2023 | Personal Finance
Last year, the average federal tax refund was over $3,000. While this season’s typical refund is expected to be smaller, many Americans can still expect a nice chunk of change back from the IRS. If you can resist the urge to splurge with your refund, here are five...
by Mark Chaffee | Jan 17, 2023 | Personal Finance
Getting motivated to save money can be tough, and many financial institutions don’t do much to encourage you. At the typical American bank, if you deposited $10,000 in a savings account, you might earn as little as $1 in interest a year. That’s quite a paltry reward!...
