Tag Archives: mortgage
What Happens to Mortgage Debt After Death?
What happens to my mortgage if I die before paying it off? Mortgage payments will still need to be made, and that responsibility will fall to the cosigner or co-borrower on the loan, if there is one. Failing that, whoever … Continue reading
Save For All The Things
Homeownership
Q: What Should I Know Before I Buy a Home? Realtors Weigh In A: It’s safe to say that buying a home is a lucrative investment. But it can be a challenging process to navigate. That’s why we turned to … Continue reading
Don’t Say We Can’t
“Why aren’t you married?” my partner and I are frequently asked. After all, we’ve been a couple for 25 years, shared a mortgage, and his grandchildren see me as a second granddad. Does it take a marriage license to lend … Continue reading
Mortgage or IRA?
Q. Does it make sense to pay off my mortgage with money from my traditional IRA? Should I? — M.B., Bixby, Oklahoma A. Think the decision through carefully. If you’re younger than 59 1/2, withdrawals from a traditional IRA will … Continue reading