Smart About Money: If getting a mortgage is a big deal to you ...
Unless you’re Donald Trump or refinancing is your hobby, getting a mortgage is probably not something you do often. Borrowers tend to see…
Smart About Money: Two absolute red flags of a scam
Sometimes it seems as if there are people in the world who actually have nothing to do all day and all night but think up scams to steal…
Smart About Money: Do you really need a financial plan?
The biggest part of successful money management is having a plan. That doesn’t mean you need a formal financial plan. In fact, the vast…
Smart About Money: The truth behind some mortgage "myths"
Bankers hear all kinds of questions about mortgages. Here are a few of the most common misconceptions and flat-out myths, and the truth…
Smart About Money: "Do one thing different" to improve your finances
If you’re struggling with your finances — and many people are — December is the perfect time both for reflection and for considering new…