Credit Union vs. Bank: Which One is Better for my Money?
Membership in credit unions is growing. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, 5.2 million new members were added in 2021, a more than four percent increase over 2020. What’s driving…
How to Buy a House When Rates are Rising
If you’re in the market for a house, then you know that interest rates are headed upward. As the Federal Reserve tries to stem rising inflation, it is raising short-term…
Many Pleasures of Home Ownership
For many years, homeownership has been associated with “the American dream,” and for a good reason. As long as you are in a financial position to buy, there are many…
Easing Into Home Ownership
For the first 10 months of our marriage, my wife and I rented an apartment. Then we bought a condo where we lived for five years. And then we bought…