A tanked mortgage application can be a real blow for homebuyers, especially if the life change they're experiencing wasn't ...

Taking on a mortgage later in life can preserve liquidity, but it also adds fixed costs to a limited income stream. The right decision can shape your retirement security, estate plans, and financial ...

We have $5.2 million in a professionally managed account. I have two IRAs valued at $493,048 (I have been a stay-at-home mom for more than 20 years.) This does not include my husband's retirement ...

It’s hard to believe that the COVID pandemic was six years ago with its increase in deaths. For our biz, we switched to “work from home,” among other changes. Along those lines, I received this note: ...

Leah Sommerville of DocMagic shares insights on digital mortgage leadership and the impact of paperless adoption.

The average American with a mortgage carried a balance of about $258,000 as of mid-2025, but Millennials owe closer to $320,000. Here's how other generations stack up.

As tax season rolls around, you may have a number of questions on your mind — including whether your mortgage interest is deductible for tax year 2025. The short answer is yes, but whether or not ...

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Buyers may be able to assume a seller’s FHA or VA loan and keep a lower rate, but covering the price difference and navigating slow approvals can be challenging.

Congress cannot talk tough on illegal immigration while quietly rewarding illegal work and all the other benefits that illegal immigrants reap using taxpayer identification numbers.

Low mortgage rates from the COVID era might still be attainable for homebuyers, if they find the right house and have the ...

Reverse mortgage lines of credit are often misunderstood and underused by financial advisers, despite a large eligible market. Education and reframing the risk could increase adoption in retirement ...