Home equity loans can be a great way to access the funds you need, but they also come with certain risks. In this article, you'll learn how to apply for a home equity loan and understand the advantages and risks of a home equity loan.

There are so many money phrases like, “money doesn't grow on trees.” If you are unfamiliar with money phrases, here are some common ones to learn about.

Assets and liabilities help you understand your net worth. Here's the difference between the two and why they are important for your financial future.

A tax lien is a legal claim imposed upon the assets or property of an individual or business that has failed to pay taxes. For example, if an individual fails to pay the property taxes on their home, the lienholder has certain rights to the property, including the ability to sell the home or sell a tax lien certificate for the home.

If you don't have a plan for when you die, it is time to start thinking about a trust. Trusts are a great estate planning tool and with so many different kinds, there is bound to be one for you. Check it out.

To help protect yourself from any potential scams and rip-offs, here is a list of the dirty dozen predatory lending practices that you should steer clear of before purchasing your home.

Assets are the key to creating a financially free and flexible lifestyle. Here are five ways that assets can help you.

Assets are items that hold financial value and essentially put money into your pocket. More specifically, personal assets are items that an individual owns. Read this CapWay article to learn about four types of personal assets that individuals can own.

Bankruptcy is a debt relief procedure in which a bankruptcy court is used to relieve a debtor's obligation to pay off all or part of their debts. Here's how the bankruptcy process works.

Have you ever wondered why you were denied a loan? It usually comes down to the 3 C's of credit: Character, Capital, and Capacity. Learn more here.

Atiya Brown is the Founder and CEO of The Savvy Accountant, which helps small businesses solve complex tax issues and save money on their taxes. She joins Culture Meets Money to share her best tax tips that every successful entrepreneur should know.