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Mortgage Basics – Know The Options

  • Posted on August 9, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

A mortgage is just a loan, specifically for the purpose of buying a home. There are lots of different types of mortgages, options that are offered, and details to keep…

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Down Payments: How Much Is Enough?

  • Posted on August 8, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

A down payment is the amount of money you pay up front when buying something with a loan; like a car or in this case, a home. Here’s a quick…

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Real Estate Agent? Broker? Realtor?

  • Posted on August 8, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Realtor. Real estate agent. Real estate broker. If you’re planning on buying a house you’ll probably hear all of these and maybe more. Trying to understand who everyone involved in…

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7 Tips for Saving on Back to School Shopping

  • Posted on July 23, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

When you see “Back to School” you know summer is winding down. Retailers know kids and teens will need (want) new supplies and clothes for the next school year and…

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Debt Repayment Methods: Avalanche and Snowball

  • Posted on July 22, 2019April 26, 2023
  • by BrightDime

Sometimes taking a loan is necessary in order to reach your goals of going to college, owning a car or a home or running a business. Borrowing isn’t necessarily a…

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Home and Auto Loans: Secured Means It’s Not Yours Yet!

  • Posted on July 15, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Dreaming about buying a home or a car? These are large purchases compared to things you buy with your credit card and require a little more time and preparation (we…

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Student Loan Debt: Know Your Options Before You Act

  • Posted on July 8, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

You’ve been accepted to your favorite college or university and are ready to jump in and begin learning new things. Then you start to think about how you’ll cover the…

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FIRE! (Financial Independence Retire Early)

  • Posted on July 8, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Independence means not relying on anyone or anything else; strong and able to survive alone; free. Sound pretty good? Let’s take it a step further and explore financial independence. That…

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Credit Card Debt: Unsecured, Revolving and Dangerous

  • Posted on July 2, 2019July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Debt is probably the most common topic our coaches get asked for help with. Why? Because people take on debt without knowing how it works and then find themselves with…

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What Financial Skills Do Kids Need?

  • Posted on June 28, 2019September 16, 2023
  • by BrightDime

Financial skills are the final piece of the puzzle that prepare kids to use their financial mindset and good financial habits to become fully financially capable as teenagers and adults.…

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