The instinct to pay off debt as quickly as possible is one of the strongest financial urges we have. It makes sense, since debt can drain your resources and prevent you from making other, more beneficial, financial moves. But do you really need to pay off your mortgage early if you want to embrace a smart debt strategy?
“We bought a house right after university, and I remember seeing…
Tying the knot comes with a lot of financial implications. It can raise your taxes. It can lower them (if you’re lucky). It can affect the types of retirement accounts you can get. It can affect how much you pay for insurance. And, in some cases, it can even affect your mortgage.
There are a lot of things to consider when you’re getting ready to buy a house. But if you’re married,…
Picture this. You’ve just married the person of your dreams. You’re home from your honeymoon and now you’re ready to kick your relationship up a notch. That’s right, you’re ready to take the plunge from newlyweds to homeowners. You’ve searched online, found the perfect home, went to look at it, fell in love and now you’re ready to put in an offer. You contact your banker, giv…