Dear TeacherMom,

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. I can’t imagine how difficult this must be for you.

I understand that you are looking to sell the land that you and your husband purchased together. The land is currently assessed at $56,000, and you are concerned about the loss you will incur if you sell it for less than…[Read more]

Dear Hans,

Thank you for your question. There are several methods to save for a down payment, including regular or high-yield savings accounts, and low-risk investments such as bonds. Bonds are fixed-income instruments that represent a loan made by an investor to a borrower. While generally less risky than stocks, it is still possible to lose…[Read more]