7 Signs You’re Living Beyond Your Means and How to Fix Them
In the age of plastic spending and mobile payments, it’s easier than ever to buy stuff you can’t pay for right away while supporting a lifestyle you can’t really afford. Let’s take a look at seven red flags that might mean you’re living beyond your means and the...
How Much Money Do I Really Need to Buy a House? (Hint, It’s Not 20% Down…)
“I don’t have that much cash,” lamented a credit union member. “There is no way I can put down 20% to buy a house.” So goes a stubborn misconception about down payments. A recent Forbes article noted, “There’s a big down...
Understanding How to Refinance Intelligently
The landscape of mortgage refinancing is shifting, but that shouldn’t necessarily scare homeowners away from considering this financial move. According to the Ohio Credit Union League’s 2018 Mid-Year Consumer survey, 57 percent of respondents have...