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The 3 Signs You're Ready to Buy Your First Home
Despite those mental (and financial) hurdles, there are plenty of reasons to become a homeowner. Homeownership can build wealth over time and grant tax deductions you’d never see as a renter. Also, interest shrinks as a mortgage is paid off, while rent costs tend to grow.
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7 Ways To Spring Clean Your Finances
Spring is a great time of year to clear your house of clutter and dust away winter’s dirt and grime. Why not do the same for your finances? Clutter can accumulate there, too. Whatever your current situation, a thorough spring-cleaning for your finances is a responsible move this time of year. Here are some ways to put your financial home in orde... -
Before You Sign Your Auto Loan
Congrats on deciding to buy or trade up! This could be the start of some exciting changes—more mobility, mobility in more style, perhaps the convenience and comforts of technology from the current century. But one change that’s likely is the additional financial responsibility. “Just like modern cars, financing can be very complex,” says Jerry...
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Is It a Good Time to Take the Homebuying Plunge?
The price of homes continues to set records. Bidding wars send the final price tag even higher. Mortgage interest rates have creeped back up. So, does buying a home now still make financial sense?
Priced Out of An Upgrade? Rising Home Values Mean You Have Options
While higher-than-ever listing prices can push upgrading to a new home out of reach, it opens the doors to upgrading in place with a home equity line of credit.
What to Buy and What to Skip in May
Despite inflation, high gas prices, and supply chain issues, there are smart buys for consumers in May. Many retailers hold massive Memorial Day sales, so get ready for the deals.