Is it Better to Renovate or Buy a New House?

(Today’s guest post comes from Angela Petteys. I recently had this very issue in my life and ended up making renovations.) When you purchased your home, you likely bought it because it worked well for a specific need you had. Maybe it was a comfortable size for you and your family, near parks and good … Read more

Our Wonderful Retirement Freedom Window

There was a time in the not too distant past when retirement was not an option. People literally worked until they died. In 1935 President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act. From that day forward, the US government helped Americans retire, but this help came with strings attached. These strings were anchored around … Read more

Yes, You Should Pay Off That 3% Home Mortgage

I frequently hear people debating whether to pay off a home mortgage, which usually has a relatively low interest rate, or invest the money. Often the misguided answers to this question stem from only looking at the interest rate for the decision, as if it were the only valid variable. The following are the mistaken … Read more