4th Quarter Investment Mindset: Taxes
4th Quarter Investment Mindset: Focus on Tax
As we enter the 4th quarter of 2020, uncertainty remains in capital markets related to Covid-19, elections, etc. While much attention is often paid to financial issues outside our control, investors should focus their energy on tax efficiency areas, which are within their control. Additionally, with potential tax increases/changes resulting from the November elections, emphasis […]
Understanding Differences in Deferment and Forbearance Relief
Understanding Deferment and Forbearance Relief
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the unprecedented economic damage it inflicted, many lenders created deferment and forbearance relief programs to assist borrowers in their time of need. While this was welcomed relief for the unemployed and those suffering from severe reductions in income, consumers participating in these programs should understand what is expected of […]
Better Assumptions = Better Outcomes
Better Assumptions = Better Outcomes
When planning for your financial future, assumptions are one of the most critical factors in the process. While many assumptions are in our control, it is those out of our control that gets us in trouble. In the world of finance, there are no extra points for optimism or pessimism. To give yourself the highest […]
Mortgage Rates: Time To Revisit
Mortgage Rates: Time To Revisit
COVID has permeated our lives to such a degree that it is easy to miss significant opportunities that are right in front of you. Currently, one of the biggest opportunities is historically low mortgage interest rates. In March of this year, 30-year mortgage rates dropped to an all-time low of 3.25%. The 15-year fixed-rate was […]
Stricter Lending Standards for Borrowers
Lending Standards Are Tightening
One bright spot for consumers in this uncertain economic environment is the recent drop in borrowing costs, particularly in home mortgages and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs). While the opportunity to borrow at lower rates is welcomed, it comes with the catch of higher borrowing standards! In fact, JPMorgan Chase, one the country’s largest […]