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7 Easily Avoidable Mistakes When Choosing (or Removing) a Student Loan Cosigner

In order to get approved for some student loans, some borrowers may choose to apply with a cosigner — a creditworthy individual who will be legally responsible for repayment should you default, become disabled, or die. While there is no credit check or requirement to add a cosigner for most student federal student loans, students […]

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A Guide to Sharding in Crypto

Sharding is a method of making a database more manageable for computers. This technique has been used in many modern applications but its use in blockchain is still relatively new. Sharding is important when it comes to crypto because many networks have difficulty scaling. Some of the largest blockchain networks, like Ethereum, are considering sharding […]

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Buying a New Car vs. a Used Car – Which Is Better for You?

Looking to buy a car and debating new or used? See this ultimate guide & side-by-side comparison, and find out how you can get the most bang for your buck.

What Is Factor Investing and Is It the Right Strategy for You?

Factor investing involves investing in assets that pay a premium for an increased level of risk. Learn more about factor investing here.

Microsoft Buys Activision With One Eye on the Cloud

MSFT’s $68.7 billion deal for ATVI brings the tech giant a library of A+ titles … and another way to leverage its cloud heft.

Are Those Antique Dishes Worth Something? Here’s How to Know

It’s always the season to clean out closets, basements and attics and cash in on some of that stuff that doesn’t “spark joy” as organizing guru Marie Kondo would say. Believe it or not, your grandmother’s World War II antique china collections with the floral patterns may well spark joy for someone else even if […]

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What Is an Assumable Mortgage?

While assuming a mortgage may be different than taking out a traditional home loan, it may offer benefits to select homebuyers — if they know how an assumable mortgage loan works and how to land the best deal possible. What Is an Assumable Mortgage? Assuming a mortgage simply means that in a home sale transaction, […]

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9 Tips on How to Rent an Apartment in a Hot Market

The blistering 2022 real estate market has extended to apartment shopping and how to rent an apartment has now become a test of research and will. Oh, and also your credit score and employment history. Renting an apartment with all of the comforts and amenities you want, at a price you can afford, has become […]

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10 Moves That Will Make Your Credit Score Soar in 2022

Give your credit a makeover this year by following taking these simple steps.

Guide to Parent Student Loans

Weighing your child’s college education against keeping your own debt manageable is a tough balancing act. Parent student loans could help you fill gaps when other student aid falls short. There are a variety of student loans available to parents who are interested in helping their child pay for college. Parents can consider either federal […]

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