The 1950s dream of white-picket fences and suburban idyllicism might be long gone, but the goal of homeownership is still alive and well in America. In fact, one recent study showed that more than 80% of millennials wish to own at least one home in their lifetime. A house gives you the opportunity to create... Continue Reading →
Here at Lasso, we love featuring financial advisors who are really helping people make sense of their finances, and this week’s article is no different. This piece was co-authored along with Michael Dunne of Cereus Financial Advisors. Looking for a little extra cash? Considering selling a kidney on the black market? We get it –... Continue Reading →
Here at Lasso, we love featuring financial advisors who really get it, and this week’s article is no different. This piece was contributed by Ian Weiner of Simply Retire. Long-term retirement planning is like doing a puzzle – but not the kind where you start with the border and then start building the picture one... Continue Reading →
By the time you’re in your 30s, you probably want to have a financial plan in place – but it can be hard to know where to even start. And even beyond a financial plan – what should you be doing with that extra money you have each month? How do you build a budget... Continue Reading →
The Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association, or TIAA, is an organization that was founded to provide retirement and life insurance benefits to educators across America. Over 100 years later, TIAA now serves individuals throughout several nonprofit sectors, including academia, medicine, and government industries. Basically, they’re super cool. TIAA also rounds up an annual financial wellness... Continue Reading →
The National Association of Realtors, or NAR, recently released a report entitled “The ‘Double Trouble’ of the Housing Market” detailing the obstacles would-be homeowners are experiencing as we move forward into 2022. The report takes a look at not only the biggest issues facing home shoppers, like prices and inventory, but also which demographics are... Continue Reading →
What’s one word no one likes to hear? Debt. But for most millennials, escaping debt feels like a fantasy. In fact, the average amount owed for a person aged 25 to 40 is $87,448 - and that number grew 11.5% just from 2019 to 2020. Student loans are the primary cause of debt for that... Continue Reading →
With 91% of Americans hoping to buy at least one home in their lifetime, chances are you’ve spent some time checking out the housing market in your area. And there are plenty of good reasons for house-hunting, whether you want to make an investment, have more space, or just take the next step in your... Continue Reading →
Whether you own or rent your home, chances are you’ve spent time browsing through Zillow listings and looking at what your city has to offer. And you’re not alone—in fact, homeownership rates have risen from 47% in 1900 to 62% in 2000, making the majority of households owner-occupied rather than rented. The average American’s quest... Continue Reading →
The new year is a great time to take a look at your finances and set new financial goals, especially for the 81% of young adults that plan to own a home. Unfortunately, nearly 20% of those millennials plan to dip into their retirement accounts to fund the down payment—but it doesn’t have to be... Continue Reading →
