Capital Gains Exclusion for Surviving Spouses

Losing a spouse is a deeply emotional experience and the financial decisions that follow can feel overwhelming. One important area to understand during this time is how the IRS treats the sale of a primary residence after the death of a spouse. Under certain...

Home Insurance: Protect Your Investment

If you’re buying a home�or already own one�home insurance might not be the most exciting part of the process. But it is one of the most important. In many cases, home insurance is required to secure a mortgage, but even if it weren’t, having the right...

Tips to Pay Down Your Mortgage Faster

One of the biggest benefits of homeownership is the ability to build equity�the portion of your home you truly own. Equity grows naturally over time in two ways: first, as you pay down your mortgage through regular payments (amortization), and second, as your home...