This article is for informational purposes only and should not be relied on as financial advice. Summary: Raoul Pascual, a partner at Alpha Property Management in southern California, gives his perspective on the real estate industry. Pascual believes now is an ideal time to consider refinancing your home since the rates are so low. He

This article is for informational purposes only and should not be relied on as financial advice.  Summary: Courtney Roselle, fitness coach, business owner, and winning competitor on NBC’s The Titan Games, shares ways you can get a quality workout while saving money.  You don’t need expensive equipment or a gym membership – you just need

Summary Millions of people may lose the additional $600/week in unemployment benefits from the Federal government.  Check out these tips on how you can prepare your finances and help save money. Tips range from negotiating your bills to opening a “back-up” credit card. More than 25 million Americans around the country are slated to lose

Summary Should you rely on cash or credit during the pandemic? Financial experts are not all aligned.  Learn more about the pros and cons of relying on cash vs credit to help you decide what’s best for you.  We’re all familiar with the question from the cashier at the supermarket: “Will that be cash or

Summary: New shopping habits could potentially help to save money on groceries. Majority of shoppers changed how and where they shop. If you pay for groceries with a credit card, make sure you use the one that gives you the most cash back on groceries. Why did toilet paper disappear so quickly from store shelves

This article is for informational purposes only and should not be relied on as financial advice. Summary:  Broker-owner of KP Edgestone Realty, Jeffrey Kagan, shares advice for homeowners and insights on today’s housing market.  If you are looking to buy a home, now might be time to do it because the interest rates are so

Summary: Courtney Roselle, fitness coach, business owner, and reality TV star, fought hard to keep her business alive during the pandemic. Rather than focus on the uncertainty, Courtney dove right into adapting to the new normal and earning extra money. Don’t break the rules—lean into them! Courtney shares advice for others on how to side

This article is for informational purposes only and should not be relied on as financial advice. Summary: With many of the relief programs and rent moratoriums under the CARES Act soon expiring, we sat down with Lisa Levy, former banking executive, to share her personal advice for dealing with rent or mortgage payments. Lisa shares

This article is for informational purposes only and should not be relied on as financial advice. Summary: Filing for personal bankruptcy should be a last resort since your credit score will take a big hit. Contact lenders and companies that you pay monthly and try to come up with payment plans that you feel you

Summary A soft inquiry, such as checking your credit score, will not impact your credit score. A hard inquiry is placed on your credit report for two years and can potentially lower your credit score.  Monitor your credit report and score monthly to make sure they are error-free. How often do you check your credit