Is spousal consent required for approving loans? Well, there is no one size fits all answer to that question. Generally, the answer is yes, but the better answer is that it depends. Let’s look a little deeper. The Legal Partnership of Marriage Marriage is a legal partnership that has far reaching implications. Everything from legal…
Here is a November update. The start of the month has been productive so far. We finished the bedframe that I built and took it to our camp. We did a few projects at the rental property, and we had some trees cut down at our cabin. Projects Completed November has seen a few jobs…
What are the three D’s of real estate? The three D’s are death, divorce, and debt. From the perspective of real estate agents and investors these are the three main reasons as to why people sell their homes. There are obviously others, but these three main factors tend to stand out. Here is a more…
Here is a quick financial update for October. As the markets continue to perform well, so too does my portfolio. Our rental property is coming together, and I’ve been getting some projects done around the house. Personal Finances My portfolio continues to perform well as the markets march higher. I recently did some rebalancing in…
Is bail money refundable? The short answer is yes, but there are conditions. Here is how bail typically works and some of the details and conditions associated with it. Bail Money What exactly is bail? The American Justice System guarantees that someone is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Therefore, it is…
We’ve been spending the past couple weekends working on the new rental property. There are a few things to repair and a few other things that we want to upgrade. Here is what we’ve been up to. Deck and Permitting The cottage needs a new deck. There is no way around it and no way…
Can you recover money from Forex scams? Forex trading has become popular as low, and no fee trading platforms are becoming more prevalent. Unfortunately, with this rise in popularity comes with it scams and deceitful business practices. If you have ever fallen victim to a Forex scam you may be able to recover your lost…
We have closed on a rental property. If you’ve been following my updates, then you know we’ve been searching for investment property for some time now. We found a place a little over a month ago and closed on it last week. Now begins the process of making it rent ready. Property Clean-Up and Furnishings…
Why is silver a bad investment? Silver is often used as a safe haven during uncertain times, and as an inflation hedge. Silver also has many industrial uses. The metal is a popular investment because it is much cheaper than gold, but is silver a good investment? It certainly can be, and many people hold…
September is already half over, and with it some fall projects, some financial new, and a few career prospects. Here is an update of what’s going on with my finances as fall approaches. Fall Projects Fall always brings a list of projects. I’ve been busy getting ready for winter by servicing the coal stove. The…