Buying Country Acreage and Rural Properties, To Buy or Not To Buy
Almost anyone can become a rural property owner; if you are willing to set goals, establish what your purposes are, plan ahead and set targets that are all aligned toward the same result. And, if you can be patient instead of requiring instant gratification.There is no more $50-an-acre land; unless ... more...

Keeping Your Mortgage Interest to a Minimum
When it comes to buying a home and taking out a mortgage, the fact is that the interest you pay will likely be your biggest expense. The interest on a mortgage can be quite significant, especially when looked at over a 15 or 30 year period. All that interest can really add up, and is important to ... more...

Mortgages for Dummies: Option Adjustable Rate Mortgages
Housing prices are at record highs. This has made purchasing a new home a very expensive proposition. In response to this mortgage lenders began offering products with lower monthly payments; this allowed people to qualify for larger loan amounts.The problem with these new loans is that they come ... more...

How to Use a Home Equity Line of Credit Calculator
Most home owners know that the lower the interest rate, the lower the monthly payments. But then the process may get a bit fuzzy. While your monthly payments may be the same every month, you are not applying the same amount to the principal of the loan. Your amortization will vary month to month. ... more...

Home Mortgages: How About Those 1.75% Loans?
Youve undoubtedly heard or seen ads for mortgages with very low interest rates such as 1.75%. For example, one mortgage company in the city where I live is advertising a 40-year mortgage with a 1.75% interest rate. That sounds like a pretty good deal, doesnt it? After all, if you were to buy a ... more...

What is the 1% or 1250% Mortgage Interest Rate All About?
Is this real, are you kidding? Yes and No. There really are programs such as this available but a report issued by a Wall street firm suggests that some low-payment loans in todays hot market could cause problems for borrowers who dont really understand the risks they are going into. This low start ... more...

The Best Time to Inspect Your Home!
Home inspections conducted prior to a home being placed on the market is one of the wisest moves a seller can make. The initial response from sellers when approached with the idea of an inspection done as the home is about to be put up for sale is most always the same - "What?!"Let's review a few ... more...

Financial Fundamentals - What Every Small Business Owner Should Know!
Business owners rarely go into business to deal with the financial aspects of running a business. Its easy to understand why! You are passionate about the products or services you provide and want to focus your time there. The financial aspect usually falls to the bottom of the desired ... more...

Types of Life Insurance
There are different types of life insurance policies available. Shop around and compare policies to ensure that you receive the best deal possible. This sounds obvious, however, there are dozens of different types of life cover plans available and it is important that you select the right one for ... more...