Mark Brookshire, Author at PersonalFinanceLab

Lessons Completed! Student Banking Services

Mark Brookshire — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 18:01:03 +0000

Congratulations on playing our financial life simulation and completing all of our lessons. We now invite you to make the transition from the simulation accounts to real world accounts… Where are you on your financial journey? We’re ready to give you personalized, face to face guidance in a safe environment* at a time and location Read More...

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Documents Needed to do Your Taxes

Mark Brookshire — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:39:50 +0000

Whether we like it or not, April 15 comes every year and that means our Federal taxes are due. The average taxpayer spends over 10 hours preparing their taxes. To reduce the burden of getting organized and preparing your taxes, it is important to stay organized and know what documents and forms you will need Read More...

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Beyond Salary: Knowing Your Benefits

Mark Brookshire — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:33:04 +0000

Congratulations! You will soon be graduating from college and negotiating your various job offers. You have worked hard to graduate and you deserve a great paying job. But as you start to negotiate your offers, keep in mind that you really should be considering the overall compensation package. Salary is important, but so are things Read More...

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Delaying Student Loan Repayments

Mark Brookshire — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:31:05 +0000

A survey of the Class of 2019 showed that 69% had some form of a student loan. While most student loans require you to start making payments within 6 months of graduation, there are certain instances where you can defer these payments. Click on the image below to watch a brief video that explains the Read More...

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Shopping for a Car? 3 Questions That Need Answers

Mark Brookshire — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:26:49 +0000

Shopping for a new car is always a fun day. But negotiating the final price and your payment method with the car salesman can be a dreadful and a challenging task. So, just like going into a final exam, the more prepared you are the easier it is. Click on the image below to reveal Read More...

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Comparing the Cost of New & Used Cars

Mark Brookshire — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:25:02 +0000

It’s a tough trade off that we all consider at some point: To buy a used car and save money, or to splurge and buy a new car. Buying a used car is obviously cheaper, but generally new cars are more reliable and get better gas mileage. So what factors should you consider and how Read More...

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Buying vs Renting a Car

Mark Brookshire — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:23:26 +0000

Saving money is easier than you think and you will learn from this video how to get started and you will see how quickly it starts to add up. Click on the image below to reveal 5 money savings tips when you travel. A short Pop Quiz follows below the article. CLICK HERE TO READ Read More...

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This Way to a Home of Your Own—5 Stages of the Home Buying Process

Mark Brookshire — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:22:07 +0000

We all know how to buy coffee at a coffee shop. You swipe your debit or credit card and the barista hands you your coffee. Some of us have gone through the process of buying a car. You spend an hour negotiating price and then another 15 minutes signing paperwork. But what’s involved in buying Read More...

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Buying a Home Within Your Comfort Zone

Mark Brookshire — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:18:47 +0000

If you have done your “rent a house” vs. “buy a house” analysis and you have decided to buy a house, your next thought should be “how much can I afford to borrow to buy my house?” The answer is easy—it depends! 🙂 It depends on a lot of factors, so click on the image Read More...

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10 Questions to Ask Mortgage Lenders

Mark Brookshire — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:17:28 +0000

Thinking of buying a house? If you are like most people, then you will need to borrow money to buy that house. So get ready to start negotiating with different mortgage lenders. Click on the image below to review the 10 questions you should ask your mortgage lender. A short Pop Quiz follows below the Read More...

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