Level Up with Lee – Pilot
Lee Baker, CFP of Apex Financial and host of Level Up with Lee, describes what topics he plans to address in his new program and the guests who will join him on the show.
Key Takeaways
- Check your credit score before mortgage shopping and understand what interest rate you should expect based on your score—this knowledge helps you negotiate equitably with lenders and close the racial wealth gap in home lending
- Build an emergency fund of at least one to two paychecks to protect yourself during job loss or financial emergencies, a lesson reinforced by COVID-19 hardships
- Get your financial affairs in order by documenting where your assets are, setting up appropriate life insurance, and communicating these details to loved ones to prevent family conflict and delays during end-of-life situations
- Read and understand all financial documents you sign, especially mortgage closing papers and student loan agreements, rather than signing blindly
- Recognize that women and people of color often receive higher interest rates on mortgages and auto loans than similarly-situated white male counterparts—being informed before negotiations helps you advocate for fair terms
Level Up with Lee - Pilot: Lee Baker, CFP of Apex Financial and host of Level Up with Lee, describes what topics he plans to address in his new program and the guests who will join him on the show. Watch more episodes of Level Up With Lee at this link: https://www.finstream.tv/videos/level-up-with-lee/
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