What Are the Benefits of a Loan Modification?

When you obtain a mortgage and begin making payments on your home, the last thing you expect to have happen is to fall behind on your payments. Before you know it, you may be several months behind and wondering if foreclosure will be in your future. Should you not be eligible to refinance, your next… Continue reading What Are the Benefits of a Loan Modification?

Why Making Insurance Claims Prevents Financial Pains

When damage occurs at home, whether due to a flood, a fire, or other elements, you might think that you can cover the costs independently. However, plenty of good reasons exist to put in an insurance claim and to allow the company to make the payments instead.  Hidden Damage  One problem with home damage is… Continue reading Why Making Insurance Claims Prevents Financial Pains

Effects Of Mass Unemployment On The Mortgage Lending Industry

Is there a better or worse time to buy a home? If you’re in the market for one, then you may be asking yourself that question. The answer to that is, yes, there is, and one of the factors that determine that is the unemployment rate. More specifically, mass unemployment plays a significant role in… Continue reading Effects Of Mass Unemployment On The Mortgage Lending Industry

Understanding The Housing Market: When Should You Sell Your Home?

If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should consider the timing. There are many factors that can influence your decision, including: the current market conditions; the number of homes on the market in your area; the timeline you have for moving out; and your financial situation. There are a lot of reasons to sell… Continue reading Understanding The Housing Market: When Should You Sell Your Home?

Resort Without Remorse: The Key to Vacation Budgeting

Young women planning vacation trip and searching information or booking an hotel on a smart phone and laptop

While many families love to take vacations, they often don’t do so because they don’t have time to plan and pay for it. When they do, it can be a stressful and difficult experience to have the needed money for the getaway trip.  Here’s a guide to help you plan and budget for that nice… Continue reading Resort Without Remorse: The Key to Vacation Budgeting

Understanding Types Of Compensation You Can Receive After A Car Accident

When you are in a car accident, a lot of things can go wrong beyond your car being wrecked. It is smart to hire a lawyer to receive compensation for all the losses you take because of it. Below are several types of compensation you can receive after an accident. Pain and Suffering If you… Continue reading Understanding Types Of Compensation You Can Receive After A Car Accident

Ways You May Not Realize That Your Auto Insurance Protects You

Auto insurance is an important form of protection. Not only does it cover expenses related to vehicle repairs, it also addresses injuries that occur to you and, in some situations, other accident victims. It also protects you in other ways you might not realize. Here are a few examples. Personal Injury Protection PIP, also known… Continue reading Ways You May Not Realize That Your Auto Insurance Protects You

The Financial Risks Of A Storm-Damaged Roof

If your roof is lightly damaged by a storm, you may be tempted to let it go and wait for further damage before making repairs. However, this is risky because the roof’s damage may get worse rather suddenly or unnoticeably and lead to costly repairs. Here are some issues to be aware of after your… Continue reading The Financial Risks Of A Storm-Damaged Roof

How to Get The Most Money For Old Cars—Fix It Up or Sell For Parts?

When your car becomes an old car, you may find yourself wondering what to do with it next. You might be able to sell it as a whole, but many people find it easier and more profitable to sell their old cars in parts rather than as whole units. Not sure what to do? Read… Continue reading How to Get The Most Money For Old Cars—Fix It Up or Sell For Parts?

Legal Steps You Can Take If Your Insurance Claim Is Denied

If you’re trying to file a claim after an accident with your health or auto insurance, it can be easy to find yourself in a difficult situation. You might have good reason for thinking that the claims company is denying your claim unfairly, but if you don’t know what steps to take next, this article… Continue reading Legal Steps You Can Take If Your Insurance Claim Is Denied