Category Archives: Personal Finance

Making Coupon-Free Savings At The Supermarket

With grocery bills rising, use these money-saving tips to get through the supermarket faster and with less money spent.

States With The Highest And Lowest Closing Costs, 2012

Mortgage rates are lower this year, and closing costs are, too.

Should You Lease Or Buy Your Next Car? It May Affect Your Mortgage.

Should you lease a new car, or should you buy one? Like most financial questions, the answer depends on your situation

Closing At The End Of August? Plan Ahead For Labor Day Weekend.

Planning to make a late-August purchase closing? Keep an eye on your calendar. The last Friday of the month coincides with Labor Day Weekend, which may make for a complicated, end-of-month closing.

Home Purchasing Power Jumps To New Highs

With mortgage rates down to all-time lows, you can buy a lot more home for your money these days. Home affordability is at an all-time high.

Before Moving, Check Your New Cost Of Living Estimates

Before moving to a new state, or even long distances intra-state, check your new home town’s Cost of Living. It will help you plan a better housing budget.

Insurance Policies : Which Do You Need, Which Should You Skip?

Just because an insurance policy is available, that doesn’t mean you should buy it.

Planning For A Memorial Day Closing

Planning to close on your home at the end of May? Plan ahead. Memorial Day is coming and the holiday may delay your closing.

Quick Tips : Boost Your Credit Score For Better Mortgage Rates

Lenders are reserving lowest rates for the customers with high FICOs. Here’s a few ways to improve your credit score quickly.

Will Home Values Rise This Year?

Will your home gain value over the next 12 months? Nobody can know for sure, but should recent housing trends continue, there’s concrete reason for optimism.