Adam Barone is an award-winning journalist and the proprietor of ContentOven.com. He has 5+ years of experience as a content strategist/editor. Suzanne is a content marketer, writer, and fact-checker.

You have to spend money to make money, as the old saying goes. But sometimes you have to borrow money to spend money, too. “It’s really the most important legal document that establishes the ...

Deciding on the college or university of your choice and enrolling in that institution can be an exciting time, but it can also feel overwhelming with so much to plan and do before your first semester ...

A promissory note, in its simplest form, is an instrument by which a Borrower (the Maker) acknowledges its obligation to repay the Lender (the Payee). Historically, Lenders required Borrowers to enter ...

When a friend seeks a financial favor, the instinct to assist is a testament to the strength of your friendship. Yet, navigating monetary exchanges with friends demands a cautious approach to ...

A mortgage note represents a home loan for a given borrower. The note is a security instrument that allows the loan to be grouped with other mortgages after closing and sold to investors. A mortgage ...

Lindsay VanSomeren is a personal finance writer based out of Kirkland, Washington. Her work has appeared on Business Insider, Credit Karma, LendingTree, and more. Lindsay VanSomeren is a personal ...