While there are currently 11 different types of Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), there are two most investors are more familiar with than all the others, the Traditional IRA (T) and the Roth IRA (R). Each of these retirement accounts have similarities, but for the most part, they are vastly different.
Continue Reading →One important reason why people avoid investing on a personal level is that they feel intimidated by the terminology used to identify the wide range of investment opportunities that may be available to them. This list of the top 9 financial terms is designed to increase your financial IQ and prepare you to delve into the world of investing.
Continue Reading →It’s very common for northerners who fall in love with the Florida Keys to buy a second home here where they eventually plan to retire. Many put their homes on the market as vacation rentals; others keep them exclusively for their own vacation use. Regardless of your plan there are some basic things that you should know as you go through the process of purchasing your vacation home.
Continue Reading →Mortgage rates are threatening to rise above historic lows – especially
with the Fed’s announcement Wednesday that it may no longer be “patient”
with a rate hike – so many homeowners will be scrambling to refinance
this spring.