Why Borrowers Prefer Fixed-Rate Mortgages

3 December 2020
 Categories: Finance & Money, Blog

When people shop for mortgage loans, they might find many options to compare. Among these options are two main types of mortgages: fixed-rate mortgages and adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs). While ARMs are suitable for certain people, most people prefer fixed-rate loans. Here are three reasons why people like fixed-rate mortgages more than ARMs. The Mortgage Payments Are Predictable If you do not know what a fixed-rate mortgage is, you might want to start by learning the basic principles about these loans. Read More 

Byzantine Coin Collecting: Finding The Fakes And Collecting The Classics

17 August 2020
 Categories: Finance & Money, Blog

Dealing in ancient coins can be exciting. You're holding a coin that someone used hundreds or thousands of years ago, and you get to see the details on the coins that those people thought were totally normal. Unfortunately, ancient coins such as Byzantine coins are often forged to trick collectors. While only someone such as an appraiser or coin expert can really tell if the coin you have is real or fake, you can do a little investigating yourself and get a pretty good idea of what the expert might tell you. Read More 

4 Types Of Accounts You Can Open With Your Bank

26 February 2020
 Categories: Finance & Money, Blog

When it comes to opening a bank account, there are numerous types of accounts that you can open. There are four primary types of accounts you can open with your bank. Account Type #1: Certificate of Deposits If you have a nice size of cash that you know you will not need to use for the next six months or more, you may want to investigate opening a certificate of deposit, better known as a CD. Read More