Buy vs. Rent: Is Your Monthly Payment Building Wealth or Just Buying Time?
Let’s keep it real – If you’re renting for $2,000 a month, that’s $24,000 a year going straight into your landlord’s next vacation… or kitchen remodel (you know, the one you’re not allowed to touch). And unless they’re sending you thank-you notes and holiday gifts, that money is doing nothing for you. Now flip it—what […]
‘Downsizing’ Can Mean Many Different Things for Retirees
The prospect of working your whole life and then retiring sounds so luxurious, in a way. It’s a time to travel, play golf, or do whatever you want, right? There are no deadlines to meet, no schedules to keep, no one to answer to. Of course, there are still bills; that’s inescapable. The mortgage, taxes, car […]
Pay Yourself: Buying a Home Is Now Cheaper than Renting
When you purchase a home, you stop paying your landlord and start paying yourself – everyone’s heard that. Maybe you’ve had this old adage knocking around in your head for a while now, you’ve been saving for a down payment, and you’re considering making the leap into home ownership. In that case, you may be interested to […]
