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Refinancing your mortgage can help you save money, or give you the cash you need to invest...
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Follow these simple strategies to spend less and save more so you can achieve your short-t...
It may be worth buying a home during a recession if you have great credit and stable emplo...
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Need to contact your lender? Depending on the situation, a phone call, email, letter or we...
Want to save money by being frugal? Begin by creating a budget, and then hunt for ways to ...
Refinancing home, auto or student loans at lower interest rates can save money every month...
Right of offset lets a bank or credit union dip into one of your accounts to cover debt fr...
If your mortgage loan is in forbearance, you most likely can't refinance it. However, ther...
You can use the equity you've built in your home to borrow money using a cash-out refi or ...
You can refinance several types of mortgages without an appraisal, but it's not always a g...
Can you refinance your mortgage with no closing costs? Yes. Should you? The answer depends...
A cash-out refinance can help you consolidate and pay off high interest debts. However, th...
You're not required to pay taxes on the money you gain from a cash-out refinancing because...
Mortgage preapproval can save time and give you an edge over competing home buyers, but it...
Whether you receive paper or electronic statements from your financial institution, review...
Dollar cost averaging is an investment strategy that spreads investments into regular inte...
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Regulation Z is a consumer protection law that restricts certain lender practices and gran...
Early payday apps can give you access to your wages, or a low-cost loan, before payday. He...
There are times when using home equity to cover a financial emergency makes sense. Know th...
Negotiating your utility bills and other monthly expenses is a little-known—but effective—...
Paying off debt and investing can both have a positive impact on your financial well-being...
Struggling to make ends meet? Here are some ways you can get access to cash as fast as pos...
Learn the pros and cons of taking money out of your 401(k) or IRA when you're facing a fin...
An ABLE account lets someone with disabilities to save for the future without impacting th...
ChexSystems is a banking reporting agency that keeps track of your banking relationships. ...
Refinancing your mortgage could help reduce your interest rate and monthly payment or allo...
Losing possession of your Social Security card is not only inconvenient, it can cause you ...
Mortgage forbearance may be a good option for relief from monthly payments in the face of ...
If you need a mobile payment service to send money to family members or friends, here are ...
Landlords may review your credit report before approving your application for a lease. Her...
Buying a foreclosed home can be a challenging opportunity, one even more daunting if you h...
Using credit responsibly can help you bridge the gap between paychecks without extra costs...
If you're in debt and unemployed, try these strategies to avoid getting behind on payments...
If you're getting ready to make a short sale on your home, don't assume your mortgage paym...
Having liquid assets can help you get through emergencies and pounce on opportunities. Lea...
Improving credit and paying off debt often go hand-in-hand. Check out these strategies tha...
The debt avalanche method is a way to pay down debt by getting rid of your balance with th...
When you leave your job for a new one, you must make some important decisions about your 4...
Financial freedom lets you comfortably afford not only necessities, but goals and experien...
If you’re trying to refinance a home loan with bad credit, here are some steps you can tak...
A certified check is a personal check that's been verified and guaranteed by your bank, wh...
A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged investment vehicle that lets families save for college tuit...
Companies promising debt relief or debt settlement are expensive, and their services can h...
If you have a second mortgage and are thinking of selling your home, consider these factor...
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Foreclosed homes often come at bargain prices, but they're sold "as-is," so newcomers shou...
Layaway plans can be a great way to pay for a costly item. Sometimes, though, credit cards...
A reader asks if they can qualify for a mortgage loan if they have a few recent late payme...
Refinancing a loan can help lower your payments and interest rate. But how does refinancin...
Experts recommend saving 15% of your pre-tax income for retirement. Learn more about how m...
If you can't qualify for a conventional mortgage, you have other options. FHA loans have m...
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