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Mortgage Pre-Approval: What It Means

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

Pre-approval. Mortgage pre-approval is a common first step to getting a mortgage, and shows sellers you’re serious about buying a home. You don’t have to have a specific home picked…

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What You CAN Borrow Isn’t What You SHOULD Borrow

  • Posted on August 23, 2019July 26, 2022
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It can be hard to get a loan. Whether it’s a mortgage, a student loan, an auto loan, or even a credit card, getting a loan can be difficult. And…

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Mortgage Basics – Know The Options

  • Posted on August 9, 2019July 26, 2022
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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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What Financial Skills Do Kids Need?

  • Posted on June 28, 2019July 26, 2022
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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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The Importance of Building Good Financial Habits Early

  • Posted on June 21, 2019July 26, 2022
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Helping children grow into financially capable adults is an important part of setting them up for future success. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s research into what leads to financial capability…

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Webinar: Personal Finance 101

  • Posted on April 30, 2019July 26, 2022
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Assets? Liabilities? Net Worth? Let’s dive into some of the basic personal finance topics you need to understand on your path to financial wellness.

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saving

  • Posted on October 29, 2018July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Saving is the deliberate act of setting money aside for a specific goal or purpose. It’s money you don’t spend…yet. We save because we have future goals we’ll need to…

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spending

  • Posted on September 14, 2018July 26, 2022
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Spending is simply money that goes out of your accounts. Online bill payments, charges on your credit card, sending money via Venmo, they’re all spending. Some spending is automatic; like…

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income

  • Posted on September 7, 2018July 26, 2022
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Income is simply money you’ve received. A paycheck, cash you got from a side job, rent you receive from a rental property you own, interest earned on a savings account…

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liability

  • Posted on August 13, 2018July 26, 2022
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A liability is anything you owe. All your debts and obligations are liabilities. This includes the balance on your credit cards, the amount you owe on a car or student…

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