By Charlestien Harris Thanks to low mortgage interest rates, for some buyers this is the perfect time to think about purchasing a home. The best time to take a homebuyer education class is when you are starting to consider buying a home, not after you’ve already...

By Charlestien Harris The stress of not being able to make mortgage payments and other financial obligations because of the pandemic or any hardship can be overwhelming, but sometimes just knowing where to turn for help can give us a sense of relief.  The CARES...

By Charlestien Harris So far we’ve talked about debt management plans and debt consolidation. In the final blog for my debt elimination series, I’ll be discussing debt settlements. The prospect of paying less than you owe — far less in some cases — makes debt...

By Charlestien Harris: Hello my financial fitness trainees. I am back again to talk about ways to manage debt. If you are overwhelmed by the sheer volume of bills arriving at your home every month, debt consolidation may be the debt-relief program you need, but only...

By Charlestien Harris During this time of uncertainty, a lot of people are being forced to make dire decisions that could affect their financial future for a very long time. If your financial problems stem from too much debt or your inability to repay your debts, the...

By Charlestien Harris You might say, “I don’t have any money to save right now,” but in actuality this is the best time to look at saving money.  The pandemic has had a devastating effect on many families’ finances but unfortunately, I am sure this will not be the...

I am often asked what is net worth and why knowing it so important to my financial health?  Net worth is a measure of wealth. Specifically, it is the total of what you own minus the total of what you owe.  You can calculate your net worth by subtracting your...

By Charlestien Harris I have been scanning the news lately and have read several articles about the housing market during this pandemic. To most analysts’ surprise, the housing market has been booming.   According to the latest data the fixed interest rates for a...

I am often asked what a good credit score is. Having a good score is important, but managing your finances, setting goals and living within your means is equally important.  There is no absolute standard that creditors use to approve or deny credit. ...