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Here’s How To Refinance A Mortgage (And Know If It’s Right For You)

Over the past decade, mortgage refinancing has grown in popularity. Not that big of a surprise, considering we’ve seen a sizable drop in mortgage rates during this time. At the height of the housing crisis in 2008, rates averaged about 6% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage . Currently, the average rate for a 30-year fixed […]

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3 Tax Penalties That Can Ding Your Retirement Accounts

Protecting a nest egg is tough enough. Don’t make the situation far worse.

Will Filing Taxes Early Affect Your Third Stimulus Check?

A third stimulus check isn’t a done deal, but it’s looking pretty likely. The White House is aiming to deliver $1,400 stimulus payments to most adults in the U.S. some time in mid-March — smackdab in the middle of tax season. To get those payments out quickly, the House Democratic plan calls for using 2019 […]

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10 Best Places to Buy Shoes & Sneakers Online (at Discounted Prices)

Looking to reduce your footwear expenses? Try buying discount shoes online using these websites rather than shopping in a store.

7 Social Security Rules Everyone Should Know by Now

Confusion over Social Security is a shame, considering how many of us will need this money badly.

Why You May Not Want to Be an Executor

Being asked to be an executor is an honor you might want to pass up. Settling an estate typically involves tracking down and appraising assets, paying bills and creditors, filing…

Indexed Universal Life (IUL) vs. 401(k)

When creating your personal retirement plan, there are a variety of tools you can use to fund your long-term savings goals. An employer-sponsored 401(k) is one of them while indexed universal life insurance (IUL) is another. A 401(k) allows you … Continue reading →

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Homebuilders preparing for big 2021, data suggests

Single-family permits, a leading indicator of future starts, are up nearly 30% from one year ago. But there’s still not enough supply for homebuilders.

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