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Your home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. So why would you sign on the dotted line without learning as much as you can about it? Your home inspector is a great resource--as long as you’re asking the right questions.
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Call it a personal preference (or a history of buying too many things that are waaay out of your budget), but credit cards are just not for you. You've gotten by this far using just cash and checks, and you're happy to keep it that way. But when it comes to building good credit, is it possible without a card? We've got some solutions.
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Unexpected bills are no fun, but your mortgage doesn't fall into that category. It arrives, right on time, and you pay it, just like that. Until it surprises you. Here's why your mortgage payment went up.
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Moving to a new community in retirement can have a major impact on your financial situation and social life. One woman explains the pros and cons.
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Are you a planner? Are you already looking ahead and considering what it will be like for your child to buy her first home? Helping her establish good credit is a great first step. Good credit can take a while to build, and a history of responsible credit card usage can help. But there are a few things to consider before taking out the card in your child's name.
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The primary season has brought us a lot of promises from the candidates, but there are a few we're particularly excited about, like a mandatory program that would allow everyone to buy a home, with no income whatsoever.
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Buying a 90-year-old home means lots of history, but that history is doubled with it's been in your family for years.
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Everyone loves to enjoy the outdoors when the weather gets warmer. But all those new flowers, not to mention a lush lawn and patio furniture, can cost a lot! We came up with a few ways to save this year as you create a gorgeous outdoor space to enjoy.
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You have to jump through a couple of extra hoops, and you may need to start planning a little sooner, but a mortgage is within reach!
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Everyone's doing it. The "side hustle" is a great way to save money, pay off some bills, and catapult yourself in the world of the rich and famous. Or financially solvent, at least. But is it for you?
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