Fifty-one years after enacting the Fair Housing Act in the United States, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) community is making some strides in homeownership. In the LGBTQ community, it is important to know your rights as a borrowerPart of the reason for the gradual uptick in LGBTQ homebuyers can be traced toContinue reading “LGBTQ Community: Know Your Rights”
Monthly Archives: June 2021
COVID-19 Delays Retirement for Americans
After roughly a year since the COVID-19 recession began, some signs of recovery are showing. Particularly in the U.S. labor market, signs are starting to emerge. Americans are feeling slightly better about their finances. Compared to where they were at the start of the pandemic. The widespread availability of multiple COVID-19 vaccinations and the countrywideContinue reading “COVID-19 Delays Retirement for Americans”
Aftermath of Fraud: Life & Health
Every year, billions of dollars are lost due to financial fraud. As a result, individual victims may have an enormous financial burden. In addition to losing substantial sources of income and wealth, victims frequently can spend months, if not years, navigating a minefield of reporting procedures and negotiating with financial institutions only to deter theContinue reading “Aftermath of Fraud: Life & Health”
Enough is Enough!
Enough is Enough! Tuesday, August 20, 2019, was a huge day in the Business Section of the Los Angeles Times. No, the United Nations did not declare world peace nor a new universal declaration of human rights. However, it was still monumental.David Lazarus wrote that day about the broken premise of the “trickle-down theory,” whichContinue reading “Enough is Enough!”
If You Have Become a Victim of Mortgage Relief Scams, Here are 5 Actions to Take
Our previous blog discusses how to recognize and avoid mortgage relief scammers. But if it is too late to avoid being a victim of mortgage relief scams, you must follow the proper measures to report the crime, here are five actions to take. Victims of mortgage relief scams are the ones living and dealing with theContinue reading “If You Have Become a Victim of Mortgage Relief Scams, Here are 5 Actions to Take”
Mortgage Relief Scams – Saving Your Home
Many people fall behind on their mortgage payments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mortgage relief scams are taking advantage of many people. You should be wary of mortgage relief schemes if you are behind on your payments. Free foreclosure assistance is available to everyone. Anyone who attempts to charge you upfront fees forContinue reading “Mortgage Relief Scams – Saving Your Home”