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Things You Do That Could Cost You Money When Buying A Home

The last few years have been tough ones for the real estate market, and especially for the banks who have watched as thousands of their home loans have gone into default, and homes into foreclosure. Because the lending market has become so tough, lending guidelines have already started changing, making it tougher for some people […]

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Best Time To Buy A Car + Tips To Saving BIG When You Buy Your New Ride

Getting a new car is one of the better feelings in life, I’ll admit. But, it’s also one of the biggest financial transactions most people make. Get a good deal, and you’ll save a ton of money over the life of the car. Strike a bad deal, and it can haunt you for years.  It […]

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The Difference Between Pre-Qualified & Pre-Approved

If you’re thinking of buying a home in the near future, you’ve probably started reading up on a lot of the terms related to mortgages. Mortgages are a type of loan you can use to purchase a home. The bank or credit union purchases the house from the seller, and you pay that amount, plus

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Why all LGBTQ+ families need an estate plan

Estate planning protects LGBTQ+ families from legal trouble in the event that a partner passes away or is incapacitated.Estate planning protects LGBTQ+ families from legal trouble in the event that a partner passes away or is incapacitated.

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The best ways to use your Chase 5/24 slots

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, updated with new information. Due to Chase’s restrictions on credit-card applications, the smartest move for building your credit card strategy is opening credit cards from Chase before moving on to cards issued by other banks. One such restriction you may encounter is Chase’s 5/24 rule. This Chase rule (that …

LeaderOne Financial Review: A 100% Employee Owned Lender That Strives to Provide World Class Service

Today we’ll check out LeaderOne Financial, a 100% employee-owned mortgage lender based in Overland Park, Kansas. Despite being founded in the early 1990s, they pride themselves on being both green and paperless, aka digital. But they also stick to their Midwestern values, which means respecting their customers, keeping their word, and treating people fairly. Their… Read More »LeaderOne Financial Review: A 100% Employee Owned Lender That Strives to Provide World Class Service

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Federal Reserve Makes First Rate Hike of 2023

This action by the nation’s central bank stands to affect every consumer for better or for worse.