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How Can I Use a Personal Loan to Pay for Expenses for My First House?

Here’s how you can (and possibly can’t) use a personal loan for expenses related to your house.

Using Your Home to Pay for Childcare or Education: Is a HELOC the Way to Go?

You were warned, you knew children would be expensive. But have you ever considered using your home to help pay those expenses? Here you go!

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7 Questions to Ask Before You Build an Addition to Your Home

You’re ready for a bigger home, but you’re not ready to move. So, an addition seems like the perfect solution. Before you get started, make sure you ask yourself these 7 questions.

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5 Questions to Ask Before Getting Cash-out Refinancing

There’s always going to be a big expense in your life, from childcare to renovations. So the question is, can you use your home’s equity to pay for it?

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Happy Tax Day! Do You Have Your Form 1098?

Interest on mortgages and most home equity loans or lines of credit is deductible. But you'll need a 1098 from your lender. What if you didn't get one?

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5 Questions to Ask Before You Use a HELOC to Pay Your Taxes

You were hoping for a tax return, but you got a bill instead, and you can't cover it. Should you use a HELOC to cover the bill instead of working out a payment plan with the IRS?

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Wondering What to Ask During a Home Inspection? We Got You Covered.

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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First-Time Home Buyer. What Am I Responsible for Now?

Just bought your first home? Congratulations! Take these six steps to get used to the responsibility.

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Finance Friday: How Your Mortgage Can Save You Even More at Tax Time

Your mortgage may be the biggest bill you pay every month, so don’t miss out on the tax benefits of a home loan. The interest from your primary mortgage and a home equity loan, or second mortgage, might save you money at the end of the year (at least a little).

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