In most cases, moving means you need to sell your current home. However, considering the current housing market, if you cannot sell your home for a profit, you are probably considering renting your home–at least until the real estate market turns around.
Bil Lako, CFP® and Dr. Gene discuss what you should consider before relocating for a job opportunity.
Henssler Insurance & Risk Management Associate Brian Borngesser discusses ways to save on insurance.
The “Money Talks” hosts talk to an expert at Main Street Home Loans about the mortgage foreclosure freeze.
Paying off your house may sound smart, but the "Money Talks" hosts explain how to get more out of your money by carrying a mortgage.
The "Money Talks" hosts discuss why it would be foolish to sell during a down market to pay off a mortgage.
Bil Lako, CFP®, Dr. Gene and Ted Parrish, CFA discuss senior homeowners’ option of a Reverse Mortgage.
Some financial advisers may view real estate as an important element of an investment portfolio. For many individuals, it is one of the main elements. Many investors tend to choose real estate over other investments because they are more familiar with real estate. Real estate is not limited to owning a home though.
Taxpayers who took energy saving steps in 2009 or this year may be eligible for greater tax savings. The Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit, a tax credit for making energy efficient improvements to homes, has been increased as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
When moving to a new state, you should take a few key steps to change your state of residency other than completing a change of address form at the post office. You should notify any social or religious organizations, creditors, the department of motor vehicles and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to name a few. For more places where you should make changes to your state of residency, read this Financial Strategy.
