Investment decisions should not be driven by emotion, hype, or fear. A wise investment strategy gives your money direction, aligns your choices with your goals, and helps you steward resources with discipline.
Now that we are in April, it is time to look back and review your first quarter of the year. Just like corporations are reporting how they did in the first quarter, you should do the same for your household finances. Use this process as an opportunity to see where you have done well and…
Does home ownership increase homeowner wealth? It absolutely does. First, simply by paying off a home loan, builds wealth. And, you are doing this each month in a regular and disciplined way. Second, it is likely though not certain, that the market value of your house will increase over time. Nationally for several decades, housing…