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The Motley Fool September 24, 2004 |
Some Debt Is OK Pay attention to the interest rates you're paying on your debt. |
The Motley Fool December 6, 2005 |
When Debt Is OK Is debt good or bad? The answer is that not all debt is alike -- and not all debt is bad. Along the same lines, as investors we shouldn't assume that any debt on a company's balance sheet is a bad thing. |
The Motley Fool July 10, 2006 Tim Beyers |
Invest or Pay Down Debt? The choice isn't as simple as you think. It all depends on whether, through investing, you're able to create value by earning more than the cost of your debt. So, rank your obligations, review your investing choices, and then act wisely. |
The Motley Fool November 2, 2006 |
Mortgage Points, Explained If you're learning about mortgages, you'll hear the term "points" a lot. A "point" is 1% of the value of the mortgage loan. |
The Motley Fool August 28, 2006 |
Is Refinancing Worth It? Believe it or not, it may not be too late to refinance your mortgage. |
The Motley Fool November 3, 2006 Selena Maranjian |
Good Debt, Bad Debt Make sure you've got some of the good and little of the bad, but think twice before taking on any debt. |
The Motley Fool May 25, 2006 |
When Debt Is Good Mortgage good, credit card debt bad. Investors, it's similar with companies. If a sizable chunk of income won't be eaten up by debt payment obligations, that means more flexibility and more opportunity. Still, you needn't balk at the first sight of debt. Just evaluate it carefully. |
The Motley Fool October 27, 2005 |
Enterprise Value Explained The enterprise value reminds all investors, large and small, that debt is a cost to the business. |
The Motley Fool June 8, 2004 |
Enterprise Value Explained Don't neglect debt and cash when determining a company's price tag. |
The Motley Fool April 15, 2004 |
Invest What You Can Afford Borrowing money to invest in the stock market might not be a good idea. |
The Motley Fool August 9, 2007 Selena Maranjian |
Get the Point on "Points" If you're shopping for a new home and mortgage, you're going to hear a lot about origination and discount points. There's a time you should pay points, and a time you should skip them. |
The Motley Fool October 14, 2010 Selena Maranjian |
Think Twice Before You Refinance You may not have considered these factors. |
The Motley Fool December 27, 2005 |
Foolish Fundamentals: Enterprise Value Don't overlook debt and cash when you're valuing a stock. |
The Motley Fool May 3, 2006 |
Enterprise Value, Explained Enterprise value (EV) represents a company's economic value -- the minimum someone would have to pay to buy it outright. It's an important number to consider when you're valuing a stock. |
Registered Rep. June 1, 2005 Will Leitch |
Of Wealth and Debt According to two recent reports, the rich hold at least one thing in common with average consumers: an increasingly heavy load of debt. |
The Motley Fool January 28, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Save Money on Your Mortgage Why spend more than you have to? There are a few ways you might be able to save money on the next mortgage you secure. |
The Motley Fool February 9, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
Debt Becomes You When did debt become a badge of honor? Ever since those with more of it could brag about having higher credit scores. |
The Motley Fool February 17, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
How to Reduce Your Debt There's hope -- you can be debt-free once again! Steps to becoming debt free. |
The Motley Fool July 19, 2004 |
"Points" Explained If you're shopping for a new home and mortgage, you're going to hear a lot about points. Learn what points are before you pay them. |
Entrepreneur September 2008 Rosalind Resnick |
The Going Rate Think long-term when it comes to refinancing. |
The Motley Fool July 8, 2005 |
How to Reduce Your Debt You don't have to suffer in debt. Many have dug themselves out. Here are some ideas. |
The Motley Fool January 10, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
Got Debt? Go Ahead, Invest You read that right. Even if you owe, put some dough in the market. |
The Motley Fool October 7, 2005 |
What's Your Down Payment? If you're wondering what percentage of what you're paying for a house should be your down payment, know that there's no single best amount, and it will likely vary according to your situation. |
The Motley Fool July 15, 2004 |
When Debt Is Good vs. Bad Debt on a company's balance sheet can have two sides. Companies that can grow without using debt or issuing extra stock are in a more powerful position than others. Still, you needn't balk at the first sight of debt. Just evaluate it carefully. |
The Motley Fool May 31, 2006 Selena Maranjian |
Lose That Mortgage? Anyone thinking of cashing in stocks, bonds, 401(k)s, to pay off their mortgage? Think hard about where your money is right now. Your home's value may drop. And even if it keeps rising, it might not do so as quickly as your stocks, funds, and dividends do. |
The Motley Fool June 30, 2004 |
What's Your Down Payment? Learn to determine how much you should put down when buying a home. |
The Motley Fool July 6, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Beware of Rising Rates Rising interest rates can wreak havoc on credit card and other debt. |
The Motley Fool December 22, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Points for Mortgage Savvy It doesn't always pay to pay discount points. |
U.S. Banker July 2010 Alan Kline |
Finding 'Harmony' in Refi Loans 1st Commonwealth of Virginia offers a new kind of loan aimed at retaining customers in times of lower rates, when borrowers typically defect. |
The Motley Fool March 28, 2007 Mary Dalrymple |
Don't Fail This Mortgage Quiz Avoid payment shock by knowing your mortgage's intimate details. |
The Motley Fool March 28, 2006 |
Debt-Reduction Tricks You don't have to be saddled with debt forever. Here are tips on how to dig yourself out. |
The Motley Fool August 18, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
You Really Need to Do This Again Mortgage rates are down again. Time to refi? |
The Motley Fool October 14, 2005 Roy Lewis |
Deduction Dangers of Home Mortgages Think you can deduct all the interest from your home mortgage on your taxes? Think again. |
The Motley Fool June 8, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Time's Running Out to Refinance Interest rates won't stay low forever. Should you refinance now? |
The Motley Fool March 24, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Buying Stocks With Your Home Refinancing your home in order to get capital to invest in the stock market may not be a good idea. |
The Motley Fool July 26, 2006 |
How Much House Can You Afford? When getting a mortgage, don't bite off more than you can chew. |
The Motley Fool January 22, 2004 |
Optimize Your Mortgage Take a minute to see if you can benefit from even lower interest rates. |
The Motley Fool September 1, 2004 |
Don't Overpay for Your Mortgage For most homeowners, the mortgage payment is by far their biggest monthly expense. Spending 60 seconds reviewing it can do wonders for your budget. So, let's take a look... |
The Motley Fool December 14, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Mortgage Payment Blues If your mortgage rate is rising, is it time to refinance? |
The Motley Fool November 28, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Gas Up Your Mortgage? Could an accelerator program be a good idea if you've worked through your priorities and decided that paying off your mortgage quickly ranks at the top? |
The Motley Fool November 17, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
Should You Pay Down Your Mortgage? Many people are doing it, but is it the smartest move? |
AskMen.com Michael Estrin |
How to Take Advantage of Home Equity Nearly 47% of household assets are tied up in the primary residence. Here are two ways to get at that cash and some tips on what you should use it for. |
The Motley Fool April 19, 2007 Rich Duprey |
Get Married to Your Mortgage Make "till death do us part" a solemn vow of your home mortgage. |
The Motley Fool January 20, 2005 Selena Maranjian |
Home Equity Loans Gaining Ground Grab lower interest rates, but keep that borrowing in check. |
The Motley Fool February 16, 2006 Selena Maranjian |
Our Mortgage Advantage It's hard to top America -- even in mortgages. In many nations, a homeowner cannot pay off his or her mortgage early, or in full, without penalties. |
Financial Planning August 1, 2005 Roccy DeFrancesco |
Staying at Home Reverse mortgages may be the answer for seniors in danger of outliving their assets. Even if an RM is not a good fit for your clients, it is important to know about them so you can advise clients if their friends, children or an outside advisor suggest an RM to them. |
The Motley Fool December 28, 2011 Dan Caplinger |
Your Smartest Money Move for 2012 If you have a high-interest mortgage, get rid of it. |
The Motley Fool October 11, 2005 Seth Jayson |
Take the Free Money What if you could make that student loan pay you? With a little digging, it might. Here's where to start. |
The Motley Fool June 30, 2004 Tim Beyers |
My $45,000 Mistake The heartening story of a couple's journey out of debt. It took three years, but eventually they paid off more than $45,000. Here's the story of what went wrong, and how it was made right. |
The Motley Fool May 17, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
Invest While in Debt? Sure! Putting off investing for your future because of some blanket rule about being debt-free is nearly as dangerous to your future financial health as putting everything on plastic and praying for a carefree retirement. |