by Don Gayhardt | Jun 7, 2018 | Budget, Finance, Information, Loan, Money Management, Mortgage, Retirement, Savings
One of the most stressful personal finance processes that people may go through is purchasing a home, which includes everything from making an offer to securing financing. In a seller’s market, like the one we are currently in, individuals often face a lot of...
by Don Gayhardt | May 24, 2018 | Budget, Data, Debt, Finance, Information, Investment, Loan, Money Management, Saving, Stocks
A survey that Bankrate conducted last year showed that only 20 percent of American adults have no financial regrets, while more than 70 percent of respondents said there were very specific mistakes that they wish they had not made. Among the respondents’ biggest...
by Don Gayhardt | Feb 21, 2018 | Budget, Debt, Finance, Information, Investment, Loan, Money Management
Auto loans are generally one of people’s largest expenses, behind mortgages and student loans. When purchasing a car, you should not wait until you are at the dealership to think about financing. With a little preparation, you can get a great deal that will save you...
by Don Gayhardt | Jan 4, 2018 | Data, Education, Finance, Information, Job, Loan, Money Management, Mortgage, Retirement, Saving
Individuals working to improve their credit scores need to understand how the score is calculated. There are many misconceptions about what factors do and do not contribute to this score. Dedicating time and energy to address issues that will not even affect...
by Don Gayhardt | Dec 28, 2017 | Budget, Debt, Finance, Investment, Loan, Money Management
One of the most confusing aspects of taking out a loan is figuring out exactly what the interest will cost. Several different types of interest exist, and individuals should try to have a basic understanding of each of these categories before they even begin shopping...
by Don Gayhardt | Sep 6, 2017 | Budget, Debt, Finance, Investment, Loan, Money Management
In the world of personal finance, people talk about interest rates in relation to everything from credit cards to mortgages. Despite all the discussion about interest rates, many people do not understand the basic facts related to how they work. By learning about how...
