How does my credit score affect my car loan rate?
Shopping for a new car loan can be as complicated as finding the right vehicle at the right price. Multiple variables...
College is expensive. Tropical Financial can help
College tuition is spiraling higher. It climbed 124% in the first two decades of this century at a private , four-year...
When the Fed raises interests rates, CD yields can rise, too
CD rates are on the upswing. After bottoming out in January 2022, they have been on a steady march higher. How much further...
How to get a loan for a boat purchase
The Miami International Boat Show, February 15-19 at six locations including Tropical Park, will offer over 1,000 vessels for...
Which main type of mortgage is right for me?
While mortgage rates are falling, they are still much higher than a year ago, making homebuying challenging in South...
5 reasons why you should save your tax refund
You fill out your tax returns and discover that a refund check is coming your way. What do you do, start shopping for an...
Be a savvy saver in 2023
Here’s a New Year’s Resolution you can keep: Getting more for your savings.
Look at your accounts:
- Where do you keep them?
- How...
Work off your personal debt ‘fat’ in 2023
This new year, you may have a hangover – from the debts you racked up during last year, especially during the holidays when it...
Get your finances in shape for 2023
When it comes to your finances, it’s not too early to start planning for the new year.
A question you can ask yourself: How...