Behind every diploma bestowed at high school and college graduations is a lot of hard work. And for some lucky grads, that hard work gets rewarded with a milestone gift: their own car. If you’re planning to buy a car for the new grad in your life, we’ve got some advice on making the right… Read More
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When you’re interested in reducing your mortgage rate and lowering your monthly mortgage payments, refinancing may solve some of your problems. While you’re going through the process of refinancing, you may forget to consider how it could affect your credit … Continue reading →
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It’s a new year and if one of your resolutions is to get out of debt, you might be thinking about consolidating your bills into a personal loan. With this kind of loan, you can streamline your payments and potentially … Continue reading →
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For many people, a call from a debt collector about a past due or delinquent account with no prior communication may signal that they’re dealing with a debt collection scammer. If you haven’t received any of the letters they say they sentâor didn’t know the debt existed in the first placeâyou might assume it’s not correct information. But another… Read More
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s Transferring your debt to 0% interest balance transfer credit cards seems like a no-brainer right? You’ll pay no interest for a promotional period of time so 100% of your payment will go to the principal. Sounds like a win to me. And quite often it is a win. But not always. When you know […]
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A savings bond used to be a common gift, though not always a welcome one. Well-meaning relatives gifted savings bonds for your birthday or the holidays. The goal was often to help you pay for college in the future. But for us kids, all we knew was it wasnât the Pound Puppy or Care Bear… Read More
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Editor’s note: This article was originally published on June 10, 2020, and updated on July 28, 2020, with the latest Fed forecasts Don’t wait on the Fed for lower mortgage […]
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Actâalso known as the CARES Actâis a $2 trillion stimulus package passed by the federal government. The goal of the CARES Act is to provide relief for individuals and businesses struggling with the financial fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting shutdowns. One of the components of the… Read More
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Everyone knows you can buy a foreclosed home below market value, but what about a preforeclosed home? This article explains what a foreclosure is, how the process works, and tips for buying one. Check Rates: Check Today’s Rates What is Preforeclosure? Preforeclosure refers to the status of a home. This means the owner(s) are falling […]
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