During the pandemic, mortgage interest rates fell to some of the lowest levels ever recorded. This was a boon for homeowners as they could refinance their mortgages and lock in record-low rates. Homebuyers benefited as their buying power increased, and they could purchase properties they might otherwise not be able to afford.
Life in your twenties can be exciting and full of new opportunities. There are many milestones young members might cross off their lists during this period: graduating college, beginning their careers, getting married, and even starting families.
Buying a home can be exciting, and with the quick pace of the market today, it’s easy to get caught up in the moment. The competitive real estate market can lead people to make home offers before they’ve done their due diligence. The result can be buying a home that doesn’t really fit their needs or wants, or worse costs more than they planned on spending.
Living with credit card debt can take its toll on you physically and mentally. It may seem that the balances keep climbing no matter how hard you try.
The ability to buy a product or service now and pay for it over time is nothing new. It’s the same concept that made credit cards one of today’s most popular forms of payment. Yet everywhere you look lately, from grocery stores to online retailers, there is a “new” way to pay: Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL).