Read through this post on net worth statements or skip to the AllGen Academy spending plans video below. What Is a Spending Plan? A spending plan (or budget) is a framework that tracks all income and expenses coming in and out for a household. It is a guide for the...
Read through this post on net worth statements or skip to the AllGen Academy net worth statements video below. Be sure to download the net worth statement template as well! What Is a Net Worth Statement? The Net Worth Statement tells us how healthy you are financially...
Determining exactly how much home you can afford is an important step in the home-buying process. Before you buy a house, you’ll need to figure out how much mortgage you can afford each month as well as how much of a downpayment you would need to avoid having to...
Before you buy a home, it’s important to determine just how much home you can afford. You’ll need to figure out both how much of a down payment you’ll need to avoid PMI as well as how much you can afford per month to pay off the mortgage. Our...
What Is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)? Private mortgage insurance, or PMI, is a type of insurance for your mortgage. If you put down less than 20% on your home when you buy it, you’ll most likely be required to purchase PMI. Although you’re paying for the PMI, it...
When it comes to buying a home, afford is a relative term. You may be able to afford the monthly payment on a house, but at what cost? Before the 2008 housing crash, many homebuyers who were making minimum wage were assured that they could afford half-million dollar...
