In culturally diverse Florida, the American Dream of home ownership takes many forms. No longer just the traditional single-family home, it could be a duplex for additional income, a townhome or condominium where the landscaping and maintenance are provided, or maybe a funky loft in a neighborhood that’s being recharged. Owning your residence instead of paying rent remains a good investment and creates a tax advantage.
Student loans make a college education possible for many students, but they can also be a slippery slope into financial chaos if you’re not careful. Apply for the right loan with the right lender, and borrow only what you need.
As with other aspects of financial adulting, choosing the right credit card depends on your goal. Is it to improve your credit? Pay less interest? Earn cash back or travel rewards on purchases? Knowing your credit score will help you decide which card you’d most likely be approved for. How to Get Your Credit Score. …
What’s the key to your future? College degree? Dream job? Lottery jackpot? No, actually it’s your credit score. Your score can determine what interest rate you’ll pay when you borrow money for a home or car, and the rate you’re offered when you apply for a credit card. Your credit score can also be used …
