money2017-07-20
(BPT) - Small businesses still struggle to obtain credit; nearly half of those who applied for credit in 2016 didn't get all the funding they sought, and 17 percent of those who didn't apply for financing skipped it because they didn't think they could get what they needed, according to the Federal ....Read more
money2017-07-17
(BPT) - It's virtually impossible to know what size home you can afford if you aren't fully aware of how much money you are earning and how much you are spending each month.Start with your income: How much do you bring home after taxes and retirement plan contributions?Next, look at your expenses: W....Read more
money2017-06-23
(BPT) - Wedding season fills summer weekends with nuptials, and while we enjoy celebrating the bride and groom, all the 'something borrowed and something blue' adds up to some serious green. In fact, a new survey from Bankrate.com (April 2017) found that nearly half of those surveyed - 47 percent - ....Read more
money2017-06-07
(BPT) - You're familiar with the saying 'If it seems too good to be true, it probably is'?Just like any other scheme to 'get rich quick,' attempting to buy low and sell high based on intermittent fluctuations in the stock market-also known as 'market timing'-is almost always a losing proposition ove....Read more
money2017-06-05
(BPT) - Most people want to help their children pay for a quality college education, but it can be difficult to balance personal financial goals and funding your kids' educational aspirations. When retirement savings is sacrificed for college costs, it can be a disservice to the entire family.To hel....Read more
money2017-05-31
(BPT) - Modern medications can work wonders, improving quality of life, curing illness and even saving lives. However, those miracles can come at a high cost, as anyone who's had to pay for branded prescription medication knows. In fact, spending on prescription drugs has increased 73 percent in the....Read more
money2017-05-25
(BPT) - If you're in the market for a used vehicle, the car-buying process can be both an exciting and daunting experience. Whether you are a first-time buyer or looking for a different model, a car is one of the largest purchases you will ever make. It's not only important to make sure you have the....Read more
money2017-05-25
(BPT) - Low interest rates, a strong economy and the turn of the seasons are all causing the real estate market to heat up. More homes on the market bring more competition to buy the inventory that is out there. And one way to stand apart from other buyers who are vying for their dream home is to ta....Read more
money2017-05-23
(BPT) - Are you considering buying a home? With mortgage rates on the slow and steady incline, there may be no better time for a home purchase than now. Mortgage interest rates will likely continue to go up for the foreseeable future, according to recent data from the housing finance company Freddie....Read more
money2017-05-04
(BPT) - It's happened to almost everyone: you leave a job and have a retirement account that you are no longer actively contributing to. It sits there for months - maybe years - because you're not sure exactly where to move it or what the process is like to roll it over. You know that money could pr....Read more
money2017-05-01
(BPT) - With interest rates on the rise, now is a great time to start saving. Whether you want to put away money for a large purchase - such as a down payment on a new home or to purchase a vehicle - or you need a secure way to generate a return on money you've already set aside, certificates of dep....Read more
money2017-04-25
(BPT) - The U.S. has experienced significant shifts in the frequency, severity and locations of natural disasters - including floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires - during the past decade.As a result, more than 800 emergency or disaster declarations were made in the U.S. from 2005-2015, accor....Read more
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