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Credit Card, Auto Loan Rates Won’t Rise Soon Despite Fed

The Federal Reserve Board recently announced it will help to keep interest rates at artificially low levels for the foreseeable future, but many experts note that they could be slated to rise at some point in 2014. However, it’s important to note that this will probably not alter what borrowers pay for certain types of consumer credit…. Read More

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11 Ways to Build Home Equity

These days, home equity is booming thanks to rapidly appreciating property values. At last glance, total equity on mortgaged properties exceeded $10 trillion, with more than $6.5 trillion of it tappable, per recent figures from Black Knight. Yes, that’s a “T” not a “B.” But you would of never guessed it less than a decade [&hellip

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Down Payments Explained (How Much Should You Pay?)

Preparing for a big-ticket purchase? Be sure to learn about down payments beforehand. It’s pretty rare to buy a house, car, wedding ring, or any type of expensive item in all-cash without draining your savings, so many people turn to…

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Selling a Property with Tenants

With any luck, your renter will help you show your home to its full potential. Here’s what you can do if that’s not the case.

MintFamily with Beth Kobliner: 3 Ways Your Kids Will Redefine the American Dream

A friend’s 20-something son shocked his parents with his post-graduation plans: He was moving to Southeast Asia to sell selfie sticks. Millennials in a nutshell, #amiright? But who can blame them for taking non-traditional paths, given the poor financial hand…

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10 common money myths debunked

When it comes to financial matters, you can’t believe everything you hear. Learn the truth behind 10 common money myths with Lexington Law.

Mortgage Rates Would Need to Rise to 7% Before Median Home Unaffordable

Just about everyone knows mortgage rates have shot up rather dramatically recently. And now some of the major market players are actually addressing the matter, which seems a tad unusual. This morning, mortgage financier Freddie Mac discussed how 30-year fixed mortgage rates have increased about 40 basis points (0.40%) since May, rising from the 3.5% [&hellip

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Pros & Cons of Investing in Real Estate

Among the many investment opportunities that are bound to come your way is real estate. Taking the leap to put your money into the world of commercial or residential property is, however, not an easy decision. To be successful, you need to weigh the benefits against the risks of the real estate market. To help […]

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How Low Mortgage Rates are Making Housing Shortages Even Worse

Perhaps the most damaging aspect of the chronic drought of homes for sale is the destructive way shortages are concentrated on the least expensive properties on the market– the starter homes that are the gateways to homeownership.

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