HOUSING, MORTGAGES & EVICTIONS
FOR HOMEOWNERS
The two Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced unprecedented steps to help borrowers impacted by COVID-19 remain in their homes.
When you get your W-2 in the mail each year, it might fill you with a bit of dread. It’s time to call your accountant, wait in line some Tuesday night in March, and pay out a hefty chunk of your refund just to get someone to type your income and taxes paid into some computer software program. It all seems like a waste of time and money, with a thankless reward of handing over a check to the government at the end of it all.
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Debt doesn’t just go away when someone dies.
Most debts get passed on to any surviving family members after someone passes away. If you do nothing to plan for this inevitability, the state in which you live will decide how your estate should be handled.
Rejoice in the nation’s freedoms by grabbing a few free treats this month.
July has arrived, and as you celebrate our nation’s freedom, also take a moment to rejoice in all the freebies available this month!
From complimentary cheesecake to free museum access for active military members (thank you for your service!), we are spotlighting some incredible offers you don’t want to miss.
Some manufacturers and retailers entice shoppers with instant cash rebates that can be redeemed immediately at the checkout counter.
A researcher says a key aspect of a couple’s financial life helps determine whether they stay together.
Earning similar salaries may be the key to a lasting relationship.
U.S. workers change jobs every 5½ years, on average.1 These changes often include a very important decision regarding the assets in their former employer’s 401(k) or other defined-contribution plan. Unfortunately, about 45% of people cash out their balances in workplace plans when changing jobs, and the percentage rises to 55% for those with balances of $5,000 or less.2
I recently read an online forum which said that a creditor charges off a debt once it’s turned over to collections. What’s more, I gathered that a person does not have to repay this debt and can write “cancelled” on any invoices received from a collection agency instead of paying the bill. Is this information correct?
Unfortunately, the Internet is often a source of misinformation. If you opt to write “cancelled” on a invoice for a debt you legitimately owe, you may find yourself being sued. If you’re already dealing with the fallout from past debts, getting sued will only further complicate your situation.
Financial challenges are not limited to a specific age, but people tend to face certain challenges during particular stages of their lives. Regardless of your age, you might recognize some of these financial issues.