Financial Tips for Obtaining a Mortgage Loan
Mortgage lenders are tightening up their mortgage lending requirements. We offer three tips to help you qualify in this week’s Financial Tip.
Refinance to Control How Your Money Works For You
Bil Lako, CFP®, highlights the financial strategy of refinancing your mortgage.
No Mortgage, Hidden Cost
It might be nice to never have a mortgage payment; however, paying cash for your house is not always the best choice. We explain in today’s Marietta Daily Journal. This article is meant to provide valuable background information on particular investments, NOT a recommendation to buy. The investments referenced within this article may currently be…
IRS Introduces New Safe Harbor Home Office Deduction
Home office deductions have always been tricky. For 2013, the IRS tried to simplify it with a safe-harbor method. Read all about it in this Business Tip.
Using Reverse Mortgages Properly
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP® explains how some may be able to use a reverse mortgage to augment long-term cash flow
Renting or Leasing Property to Your Business
You can rent property to your business when you own real estate or personal property that your business can use. Find out how in this Business Tip.
Reverse Mortgages: A Salvation For Seniors?
A reverse mortgage can help provide financial security for seniors, but it is not a solution for everyone. Learn more in this Financial Tip.
Should I Buy My “Dream Home” Today?
Bil Lako, CFP®, and Dr. Gene Henssler weigh in on whether you should take advantage of the low interest rates and home prices to buy a dream home for retirement today.
Q&A Time: German Health Care Companies, Basic Material Stocks and Investing Home Equity
The “Money Talks” hosts discuss German health insurance companies, Basic Material sector holdings and investing your home equity.
Points vs. No Points on a Mortgage
Origination points on a mortgage can lower you interest rate, but only if you stay in the home past the breakeven point.