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3 Must-Do Moves to Prepare for a Mortgage Refinance

Mortgage rates are still relatively low. That means that there’s no time like the present to consider refinancing the mortgage loan you have for your home. Shaving at least a point or two off your current rate or converting your 30-year … Continue reading →

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Homes With a New Kitchen List for More and Often Sell Above List Price

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in a home, serving as both a central meeting place for family and a functional area necessary for preparing meals. So it’s easy to understand why a state-of-the-art kitchen is a must-have for millions of homeowners from coast to coast. For those considering home upgrades, the …

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Money-Saving Home Improvements Tips

When you are getting ready to sell your home, some home improvements can help you find a buyer. While you could spend thousands on renovations, it doesn’t guarantee prospective buyers will like the changes you’ve made or that you will recoup your investment. However, there are some money-saving improvements you can make that aren’t going […]

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U.S. Pending Home Sales Fall 1.1% in October as Higher Prices Discourage Buyers

The U.S. real estate market is booming, but a shortage of homes for sale is starting to bit into sales.

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Save on a Gym Membership With At-Home Workouts

Somewhat unsurprisingly, search traffic for “gym membership” peaks between January 3 and January 9, according to Google Trends. If you already belong to a gym you’ve probably noticed that things get pretty crowded every January. But if you want to … Continue reading →

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Everything Must Go! How to Sell Your Stuff—for the Most Money—Before You Move

Taking the time to sort and sell your stuff before a move could save you a lot of money; in fact, it might even pay for your move entirely.

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Let the Roaring 2020s Begin

— — As I type this, there are only a few days left in the 2010s, and holy shit what a decade it has been. Ten years ago, a 35 year old MMM and the former Mrs. MM were four years into retirement, but not feeling very retired yet. We stumbled out of 2009 with […]

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Student Loans vs. Financial Aid

As of early 2020, student loan debt in the nation had reached more than $1.5 trillion. More than 44 million individuals have student loan debt, and the average person with student loans owes a bit over $32,000—which is more than half of the average household income in the United States. As a new school year… Read More

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