Listen to the Podcast You can subscribe to my podcast on any of these sites below. Transcript In the shortcast today, I wanted to give you some inside knowledge of the current state of housing and mortgages in the US. Hi, this is Steve Rhode, your Get Out of Debt Guy from GetOutOfDebt.org. The …
Some Gen Zers are looking to buy homes Despite the ongoing economic turmoil wrought by the COVID-19 outbreak, many members of Generation Z (born after 1996) are attending college, starting their careers and even buying homes for the first time. Gen Zers comprise just under 10% of potential homebuyers in any of the nation’s largest metros. But …
Spring is here already. Are you lining up your finances for a home purchase this year? And are you not sure whether to put more money toward paying off other debts or your upcoming down payment? Here’s how to figure out the best strategy to improve your figures. Here are some key questions to ask …
Young people are flocking to cities like New York, San Francisco and Washington D.C., when perhaps they should consider places in North Carolina, Ohio and Tennessee — at least if they want to buy a home. First-time homebuyers often find gathering enough cash to make a down payment is their biggest obstacle, but millennials aren’t helping …
“Dear Steve, My fiance is considering filing for Chapter 7. He has okay/good credit, but more than $25,000 in credit card debt and his payments severely limit our finances. He does not have a car or house that creditors can seize for payment. I’ve read that bankruptcy will stay on your credit for 10 years, …