Category: Personal Finance (11 posts)
- July 11, 2018 @ 9:51 AM
- Posted by Colleen Macdonnell, AMP
Real Estate: How to Refinance a Mortgage with a Bad Credit Score
There are many excellent reasons a homeowner may look into refinancing their mortgage. To refinance means to replace your current mortgage with a new one, almost always with a lower interest rate. For
- February 28, 2018 @ 10:43 AM
- Posted by Colleen Macdonnell, AMP
How to Maintain a Good Credit Rating Throughout the Year
If you want to make it easier to get an auto loan, mortgage, or new credit card account, you need to maintain a good credit score. It's easy to do so, particularly if you follow the tips presented her
- December 27, 2017 @ 11:42 AM
- Posted by Colleen Macdonnell, AMP
Can You Afford to Buy a New Home?
Is Purchasing a New Home in Your Budget? If you're throwing your hard-earned money away on rent each month, putting that same amount towards your own home could be an incredible advantage. However, i
- November 8, 2017 @ 11:34 AM
- Posted by Colleen Macdonnell, AMP
Credit Card Debt vs Mortgage Debt: Which Should You Pay Off?
It's always a good idea to pay down your debt when you have extra cash on hand. However, as you get started, you will probably be faced with several types of debt you can work on, and it's hard to kno
- October 11, 2017 @ 12:58 PM
- Posted by Colleen Macdonnell, AMP
Five Reasons Why You Should Have More Than One Bank Account
In today's tech world, being victimized by hackers can leave you penniless if you have only one bank account. The following five situations demonstrate how a having a backup account can keep you
- September 13, 2017 @ 10:04 AM
- Posted by Colleen Macdonnell, AMP
Four Reasons to Say Yes to Good Credit
Good credit is a necessity for acquiring many things in life. There are many important reasons for saying 'yes' to credit. Below are some of those reasons, as well as ways to get and build your credit
- August 9, 2017 @ 11:31 AM
- Posted by Colleen Macdonnell, AMP
Five Ways to Simplify Your Financial Life
No matter who you are or what you do for a living, it can seem like your bank statements, credit card receipts, and other financial documents are burying you alive. If you are struggling under the wei
- March 29, 2017 @ 12:32 PM
- Posted by Colleen Macdonnell, AMP
Three Ways to Get on the Property Ladder
Property investment is more challenging than ever due to a buoyant housing market in major cities and the rising cost of living. Many people are concerned they'll never be in a position to buy a prope
- February 28, 2017 @ 2:35 PM
- Posted by Colleen Macdonnell, AMP
Price Your Home Realistically If You Want It To Sell
Setting a price for the home you are selling requires serious thought and research. Homebuyers have choices in today's market, and that means you should not list your home at an unreasonably high pric
- February 16, 2017 @ 2:23 PM
- Posted by Colleen Macdonnell, AMP
Five Rules For Improving Your Money Management Skills
Money management skills are important, no matter who you are. That's because money doesn't take care of itself -- and if you don't save, invest, and spend your money wisely, you'll undoubtedly suffer
- January 11, 2017 @ 12:23 PM
- Posted by Colleen Macdonnell, AMP
How to Use Debt Consolidation Loans Effectively and Safely
Visit almost any financial site on the web, or watch nearly any daytime TV channel, and you're likely to see advertisements promising that a consolidation loan can solve all your debt problems. There'
Colleen Macdonnell, AMP
Accredited Mortgage Professional
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