Getting The Best Mortgage Deal

Brian Fricke, CFP®Mortgages

Finding the best mortgage when you’re buying a house is challenging. Not only are there many types of mortgages but also many different ways to get them. To help you sort your way through the mortgage maze, the mortgage expert we refer all our clients to offers their advice on how to find the right mortgage for your particular needs. … Read More

Incredible Retirement Tip: Financial Media Is Not Your Friend

Brian Fricke, CFP®Financial Planning, Mortgages

When I look at the offerings of the financial media today— radio, TV, print or online—I always feel as if I’m somehow inferior because I’m not on top of the latest news about investing. I can only imagine how guilty people who aren’t financial professionals must feel—all because of the business press! Financial journalists advocate becoming an “expert” on all … Read More

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage?

Brian Fricke, CFP®Mortgages

Planning for retirement brings up numerous and varied questions about how best to plan for your financial future. One of those often is: Should you pay off your mortgage? The short answer is yes. One of the best ways to lessen the stress of worrying about the economy or the direction of the stock market is to own your home debt … Read More