123rf Securing a mortgage is a big step toward homeownership, and a “conditional loan approval” might be the green light you’re looking for. But what is conditional loan approval, and what does it mean for your dream of owning a home? Here’s everything you need to know to understand and navigate this crucial step. 1. … Read more
Welcome, everyone! Welcome to the 409th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast! My guest on today’s podcast is Travis Hornsby. Travis is the founder of Student Loan Planner, an RIA and student loan consulting company based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that serves nearly 1,400 households with ongoing financial planning (as well as consulting … Read more
The threat of deepfakes is growing as the AI tools to create them become widely accessible. There was a 245% increase in deepfakes worldwide from 2023 to 2024, an uptick spurred in part by coming election cycles, according to verification provider Sumsub. It’s also affecting the corporate sector; a recent Business.com survey found that 10% … Read more
The motor finance industry has come under intense scrutiny in recent years, and the latest review by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) aims to clarify historic car loan commission practices. With FCA Chief Executive Nikhil Rathi at the helm, the investigation reveals issues regarding how car loans were incentivised and whether consumers were treated fairly. … Read more
