Requesting Mortgage Forbearance: Be Careful
Due to the rapid rise in the unemployment rate as a result of the Coronavirus, Congress passed the CARES Act which includes a provision that provides mortgage relief to homeowners that have federally-backed mortgages. Homeowners are eligible for a 180 day...
Should I Refinance My Mortgage Now?
With all the volatility going on in the market, it seems there is one certainty and that is the word “historical” will continue to be in the headlines. Over the past few months, we’ve seen the Dow Jones Average hit historical highs, the 10-year treasury hit historical lows, and historical daily point movements in the market.
New Rules For Non Spouse Beneficiaries Of Retirement Accounts Starting In 2020
The SECURE Act was signed into law on December 19, 2019 and with it comes some very important changes to the options that are available to non-spouse beneficiaries of IRA’s, 401(k), 403(b), and other types of retirement accounts starting in 2020. ...
Potential Consequences of Taking IRA Distributions to Pay Off Debt
Potential Consequences of Taking IRA Distributions to Pay Off Debt Once there is no longer a paycheck, retirees will typically meet expenses with a combination of social security, withdrawals from retirement accounts, annuities, and pensions. Social...
