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Why You Should Use a Personal Loan to Pay Down Debt
Your Money Working Harder The average American with credit card debt carries a balance of approximately $6,354, according to USA Today. But the news is even worse in some states like Alaska, New Mexico, and Louisiana, according to an analysis of credit card debt from creditcards.com. Consumers in these three states carried an average of … [Read more…]
Should I Buy or Lease My Next Car?
One of the most common questions I am asked as a financial planner is âshould I lease or buy my car?â Leasing commercials on the radio make it sound like leasing a car is the only cheap, intelligent choice. However, it really depends on how you define âcheap.â If it means a lower monthly payment,… Read More
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How to Retire in Taiwan: Costs, Visas and More
The Republic of Taiwan is an attractive place to live due to its island setting and metropolitan feel. This island nation is known for having the highest concentration of mountains globally, and the food in Taiwan has made its way … Continue reading →
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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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Single homeownership is on the rise â especially in these age groups
Single and ready to buy a home? According to a new analysis, single homeownership is at its highest rate since at least 1900.
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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Landlords with Online Rent Collection Options Find Some Success During the Pandemic
To put it bluntly, 2020 was a mess of a year. Challenges facing all industries meant many leaders found themselves figuring things out one step at a time rather than planning ahead for the long term. The rental industry was certainly not immune – landlords…
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How the COVID-19 Pandemic Has Forever Changed the Process of Selling a House
The coronavirus ushered in many new methods to facilitate selling a home. Here are some of the practices experts say are here to stay.
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Surprise existing-home sales gain caps best year since 2006
Sales of previously owned homes increased unexpectedly in December, capping the best year for the housing market since 2006 as historically low mortgage rates helped power demand.