This post brought to you by Quicken Loans. All opinions are 100% mine. by Clayton Closson You read that title correctly. An estimated 2.7 million American households could refinance to today’s mortgage rates (which are near historic lows, in case you haven’t been paying attention) through the gov’s HARP program. And they can do it…
If you’re a first-time buyer, the idea of picking a mortgage can be daunting to say the least. With many different types offered, alongside some pretty scary looking numbers, you may not have a clue where to start. Never fear, because things are much simpler than they may seem. Once the jargon has been explained…
Like most people, you probably look forward to the summer. This is the perfect time to hit the beach, spend the day at an amusement park and enjoy other family fun activities. But while the summer is an open invitation for fun, it’s also a time for higher energy bills. Some families see a significant…
Negative sentiment crawled back into the capital markets approximately 2-week ago when FOMC chairman discussed monetary policy with member of congress during his bi-annual testimony. The chairman during the question and answer period discussed the potential tapering of the current bond purchase program which immediately took the rose off of the U.S. stock and bond…
Gary Dek is a writer for Gajizmo.com and is always looking for ways to make or invest money. Gary has previously worked for an internet company on their M&A team, as well as in investment banking and private equity. You’ve finished school and secured your first full time job so now you think you are…
In 1922, 25 army officers were struggling to get insurance for their automobiles so they decided to take things into their own hands. They started USAA as a way to insure themselves. Now 91 years later they have grown to have millions of members and they now offer everything from insurance to banking products and…
Some might use them to kick up the flavors of there favorite dish. Others might like to add them as a garnish to their cocktail. But, were you aware that lemons have so many other uses? Some of them will even save you money. These alternative uses will help make your home smell and look…