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.

As we begin Black History Month, it's important to reflect on the history of African Americans in the financial industry. Learn more about the numerous financial milestones that African Americans have achieved!

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.

Real estate, and rental properties can be a valuable addition to your investment portfolio. Rental properties can generate rental income and lower your tax bill through valuable deductions such as interest expense, property taxes and depreciation.

Earnest money represents the down payment on a relationship of sorts between a homebuyer and seller.  In this regard, earnest money is the glue that binds both parties and ensures that they follow through on the transaction.

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.

Lack of financial knowledge has resulted in many young adults making bad decisions with their money. Most money problems can be solved by learning how money works and using it to help you succeed.

If you own a house and feel financially overwhelmed, you may be “house poor.” Here's what it means and how to avoid it.

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.

For savvy buyers, the holidays offer a great opportunity to find homes decked out in their holiday finery with few competing buyers and discounted prices.