The Apartment Explosion: What Happens When the Housing Market Suffers

Look all over the news about foreclosures and the economic recession in the mortgage industry, and you can bet it's a sure thing that you do not want to get a house. Mortgage payments end up being way too much. The closing costs lose you an arm and a leg. Constant maintenance loses you your other half, too! These days with people losing their jobs or people getting a salary or wage cut, the money's just not there when it comes to home financing. So what's been happening then? Apartments. For example: Detroit Apartments have become somewhat of the rage, especially for the younger crowd. It's … [Read more...]

Taking Control of Your Budget

If you’re tired of feeling like you’re living from paycheck to paycheck or find yourself running short of funds at the same time each month, you may benefit from using a financial planner to help you gain control of your budget once and for all. Frequently, letting someone look at your income and expenses with “fresh eyes” is actually all it takes for you to see the areas that need changing--and a financial planner is the right person for this job. How to Find a Good Financial Planner For these and other reasons you need to find a financial planner that can help you. Using online … [Read more...]