Monthly Archives: February 2016

Pay Yourself First

Posted on February 23, 2016 by bchrealestate

The principle to pay yourself first has been referred to as the Golden Rule of Personal Finance. The concept is that one of the first checks you write each month is for your own savings. The rationale is that if … Continue reading →

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Homeowner Advisory

Posted on February 16, 2016 by bchrealestate

Similar to an annual wellness physical, homeowners should consider an annual review of the financial elements of their home. It’s particularly valuable based on the fact that their home and its equity is generally, one of their largest assets. List … Continue reading →

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It’s a Big Difference

Posted on February 9, 2016 by bchrealestate

Let’s say that you just won $8,750 on a lottery scratch-off ticket. You’ve decided to be frugal and invest the money and have decided on three alternatives: buying a certificate of deposit, a mutual fund or use the money as … Continue reading →

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Is Understanding Costing You Money?

Posted on February 2, 2016 by bchrealestate

People tend to fear what they don’t understand. Homeowners understand fixed rate mortgages and remember the horror stories of people who lost their homes because they could no longer afford them when their adjustable rate mortgages went up. Interest rates … Continue reading →

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