Introducing the Personal Capital First-Time Home Buyer’s Guide
June 4, 2018
Buying a home used to be an integral part of the “American Dream.” Even though it may not always be the most central focus of realizing that dream any more, many…
The Current Housing Market – Rent or Buy?
June 21, 2018
Most people think that location plays the biggest role when considering buying a house – and they wouldn’t be wrong. After all, location impacts the area’s amenities, as well as…
Markets Dip (and Then Rebound) Amid Trade War Tensions
June 22, 2018
Global markets were mostly down for the week amid concerns of an intensifying trade war. Markets broke their losing streak and rebounded a little bit on Wednesday as Federal Reserve…
While-You-Wait Investing: PITI & How Much Home Can You Afford? (Video)
June 20, 2018
PITI, or the sum of Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance is an important metric in deciding how much home you can afford. Personal Capital breaks this down in the time it…
PITI Ratio Calculator
June 18, 2018
One of the most important considerations related to purchasing a home is “PITI”, which is the monthly sum of what makes up your mortgage payment:…
Weekly Market Digest: The Fed Raises Interest Rates
June 14, 2018
Equities largely ignored any risk tied to President Trump’s summit in Singapore. Equities rose Monday in anticipation of the meeting and again on Tuesday. There was a brief selloff…
PITI & The 28% Rule
June 13, 2018
Perhaps the most important question to ask yourself when it comes to buying your home is: how does this purchase fit into my…
Quiz: Which Type of Home Ownership is Right for You?
June 11, 2018
Did you know there are many different ways you can own your home? The most common ways include owning the home yourself, with other people (joint ownership or tenants-in-common, also…
Weekly Market Digest: Tech Sector Sees Strong Gains
June 8, 2018
While financial media was focused on the G-7 talks and other geopolitical issues, stocks continued their march higher. Interest rates were up only modestly, but Financials (seen as…
Capital Markets Review & Commentary
With a sizzling earnings season wrapped up, investor focus in May shifted to a myriad of geopolitical issues. An overall theme was change and inconsistency. With China, threats of tariffs…
Home Buying: Is It a Buyer’s or a Seller’s Market (Video)
June 7, 2018
When it comes to home buying, is it a buyer’s or a seller’s market? We hit the streets to see what the average American thinks. Do you agree with their responses? Let us know…
How Buying a Home Affects Your Portfolio
June 6, 2018
A primary home can be a wonderful investment, especially if you enjoy living in it. However, it’s good to keep in mind that real estate historically appreciates at…
Weekly Market Digest: Italian Bonds in Crisis
June 1, 2018
Ebbs and flows in trade talks, Italian populism, and the North Korea summit paired with a strong jobs report left stocks modestly higher after a volatile week. With multiple geopolitical…
