by Mark Chaffee | Sep 26, 2023 | Credit Scoring Info, Personal Finance
Americans have a love affair with credit cards. There are roughly 570 million credit card accounts in the country – equal to about two cards for every adult. However, despite this widespread prevalence, many Americans still believe one or more credit card myths. As a...
by Mark Chaffee | Sep 19, 2023 | Real Estate
Embarking on the journey of buying your first home is an exciting endeavor. However, amid the excitement, it’s easy to stumble into common pitfalls that many first-time homebuyers encounter. From overlooking crucial details to underestimating financial aspects,...
by Mark Chaffee | Sep 12, 2023 | Homeownership
The paint colors that you choose for your home have a subconscious effect on your mood. That’s why taking the time to figure out which colors work best in each of your rooms is key to tying your home together. While it can be tempting to stick to strictly neutral...
by Mark Chaffee | Sep 5, 2023 | Mortgage Tips
If you’re paying for private mortgage insurance (PMI) on your home loan, you may qualify to remove it early. Since mortgage insurance only protects your loan servicer (the company you make your mortgage payments to) and not you, the sooner you can get rid of it and...
