Personal Finances

First-Time Home Buyer Credit to Increase?

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

The First-Time Home Buyer Credit is in process of increasing from $8,000 to $15,000. Learn more here: Folly Beach Blog

It Really Is a Great Time To Buy

Monday, August 17th, 2009

Real Estate prices are near a six-year low, which makes this possibly the best time to invest. Home prices haven’t been this low since 2003. This news has reached many foreign firms as well. Overseas companies are looking at the U.S in a new light, calling our real estate crisis, “the new emerging market.” It [...]

10 Tips for Managing Personal Finances

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

Many employers are setting up financial advice sessions for employees to help them navigate through the market downturn that has reduced 401(k) balances for most of us. It’s a good idea to take advantage of one of these sessions if offered at work. If it’s not an option in your workplace, you can review this checklist to make sure you’re not forgetting any basics.