Buying a primary residence is a reasonable financial decision for most people who plan to stay 5+ years — but...

The math answer is straightforward: if your expected investment return after taxes exceeds your mortgage rate after the tax deduction...

Comprehensive financial planning covers seven interlocking areas in a single coordinated plan: cash flow, investments, insurance, taxes, retirement, estate, and...

Long-term financial planning means making money decisions across 10+ year horizons, where compounding starts to dominate any single market call...

Financial planning around divorce works in three phases — preparation before filing, asset division during proceedings, and the financial reset...

No legitimate lender can guarantee a home equity loan, regardless of your credit. Federal lending rules require underwriting on every...

Yes, you can - if your credit score is 580 or higher and you have at least 15–20% equity remaining...

A home equity loan is a second mortgage. So is a HELOC. The phrase "second mortgage" describes a category —...