Author: Jamie Cattanach
Everything you need to know about hypothecation
Written by: Jamie Cattanach
Hypothecation may be a word you’ve never heard, but it describes a transaction you’ve probably participated in. Hypothecation is what happens when a piece …
Would you take a personal loan for these expenses?
Written by: Jamie Cattanach
Summer may be drawing to a close, but we’ve still got some time before fall and winter peek around — and in the meantime, many of …
The expenses Americans are borrowing for the most
Written by: Jamie Cattanach
Ah, July — the height of summer, America’s birthday, and a month in which it’s very possible to spend lots and lots of money. July boasts, …
Vacations & weddings: Surprising ways people are using personal loans
Written by: Jamie Cattanach
Summertime is finally here — and all those bright, blue days can leave us hankering to spend money in a variety of ways. But which of …
How to negotiate a house price: 7 tips
Written by: Jamie Cattanach
Finding your dream home is a big achievement, but it’s still just one step in the homebuying process. Negotiating house prices is a common reality for …
How to pay for college as an adult learner
Written by: Jamie Cattanach
These days, more and more people are joining the ranks of adult learners, those who go back to college at a later point in life. Figuring …
Here’s what Americans are buying with borrowed money
Written by: Jamie Cattanach
April Showers bring May flowers and all the rest of the beauty that longer days have to offer. As spring enters full swing and slowly makes …
What to consider when taking a personal loan
Written by: Jamie Cattanach
Are you considering a personal loan to cover some upcoming or unexpected expenses, like a big graduation gift or a family trip? If so, there are …
What to do if you don’t receive important tax documents
Written by: Jamie Cattanach
It’s getting to be that time of year again: tax time. And although it’s (probably) no one’s favorite holiday to celebrate, Tax Day, like any other …
Guide to government home loans
Written by: Jamie Cattanach
Ah, home buying. It’s invigorating! Complex. Expensive, too. This is why the vast majority of homebuyers rely on mortgages to obtain their dream homes. Conventional loans …
How to file for a tax extension
Written by: Jamie Cattanach
Please note: This article provides general background information only and is not intended to serve as legal or tax advice or as a substitute for legal …
Creating a one-year savings plan
Written by: Jamie Cattanach
A lot can happen in a year. (Don’t believe us? Go check out your Timehop.) While many of the changes we see as we make our …
Why is it risky to invest in commodities?
Written by: Jamie Cattanach
Investors and savers are always looking for new ways to maximize their growth potential. But there’s one form of trading that’s been in existence long before …
Investing during a recession
Written by: Jamie Cattanach
Investing can be daunting even during the best of times—but when a recession hits, it can be that much more confusing. As stocks plummet in response …
These quarantine-chic ideas can make lockdown more tolerable
Written by: Jamie Cattanach
It didn’t take long after the pandemic struck for Elissa Minor Rust, a professor of English at Portland Community College in Portland, Oregon, to figure out …
What is corporate social responsibility?
Written by: Jamie Cattanach
What’s the purpose of investing? For most investors, the primary objective is to grow wealth and achieve long-term financial goals. And for the companies consumers are investing …
How to buy life insurance
Written by: Jamie Cattanach
No one likes to think about what would happen if they were to pass away. But for people who have family members and loved ones who …
A guide to the 403(b) retirement plan
Written by: Jamie Cattanach
Saving for retirement is an important financial goal — but not everyone understands all of the retirement plans available. After all, it does look a little …
Pros & cons of the F.I.R.E movement
Written by: Jamie Cattanach
Most people dream of the day they clock in for the very last time. Of course, in most cases, we imagine that’ll be when we’re a …
Could living in a cashless society put you in debt?
Written by: Jamie Cattanach
Many of us default to using credit and debit cards for the sake of convenience. But in the wild world of COVID-19, some say we’re moving …
