My Mortgage story
Knowing what I know now, would I change my decisions made in the past? Let’s have a look at my story when buying my first home!
Financial Journey
Renting is throwing your money away?
Should you buy or rent a home? It is a difficult decision that most people just assume in the benefit of buying, because that’s what everyone wants right? Let’s find out.
Getting rid of your mortgage
Ever wondered why you need to keep paying for 30 years for a house you supposedly own? More and more people are wondering the same and have started paying off their mortgages early to live a mortgage-free life. Are lower monthly payments the holy grail and should everyone just pay off their mortgage as soon as possible? You guessed it, probably not, let’s have a look at pre-paying your mortgage.
Tax-free gifting
Gifting can be a fulfilling experience – however, taxes can spoil this moment dearly. Let’s have a look at the kinds of tax-free gifting are available.
What mortgage term is best?
When it comes to loans, mortgages tend to be some of the longest running loans someone might get. However, how long should it be? What are the advantages to a 30-year mortgage compared to a 15-year mortgage? These are some of the mortgage basics we will touch on in this article.
How much house should you afford?
When buying a home, you might be wondering how much you can borrow for your mortgage. But are you also considering how much you want to borrow? Here we look at how much you can get according to Dutch guidelines and how much is too much when it comes to getting a mortgage for your home.
4 ways to check your financial health
Ever wondered where your financial journey should be at your current age? Curious to try comparing your net worth to others? Here are 4 ways to evaluate your net worth.