Baby Boomers fretting over what will happen to all their belongings when they die have good reason to worry. Millennial offspring in large numbers are shunning their parents’ and grandparents’ precious furniture, household goods and...
Baby Boomers fretting over what will happen to all their belongings when they die have good reason to worry. Millennial offspring in large numbers are shunning their parents’ and grandparents’ precious furniture, household goods and...
Are you in the market to refinance your home? Before signing any paperwork, it’s best to do your homework. Work the numbers. The top reason for refinancing is to obtain a lower interest rate. Depending...
Nearly 30 percent of home buyers today are using loans secured by the Federal Housing Administration or FHA — reason enough for home sellers to consider making their homes FHA-friendly. Here are a few tips...
The next time the monthly utility bills arrive, resist the urge to blindly write a check or schedule a payment. Take the time for a more in-depth examination. You just might find a way to...
Shopping for a home also means shopping for a mortgage. If this is all new to you, the multitude of mortgage types might be confusing. Here’s what you need to know. Fixed-rate mortgage. The fixed-rate...
Setting up a home gym isn’t as expensive or labor intensive as you might think — and just might provide the incentive you need to exercise. Take a look. Location. No need to build an...
Do you have bad credit? While legitimate credit repair services can help improve your credit scores, you can do the work yourself and save money. Here’s how. Pull your credit report at www.annualcreditreport.com. It’s free....
When applying for a mortgage, one of the first decisions a buyer must make is whether to lock in an interest rate on a mortgage. It’s somewhat of a gamble, but can be less stressful...
If you’re worried your student loans will prevent you from buying your first home, don’t fret. Here’s what you need to know to land that first house. What the mortgage company considers. Your potential lender...
Accumulating down payment money for a house is important, but can be challenging, especially for millennials bogged down in massive student loan debt. But don’t despair. Help is available through down payment assistance programs —...
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