Banking

How to Qualify for the Lowest Mortgage Rate

How to Qualify for the Lowest Mortgage Rate Possible

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After falling for decades, mortgage rates have risen significantly over the past year. Granted, it’s still nowhere near the 15% or more consumers paid on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages in the…
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Which FICO Scores Do Mortgage Lenders Use?

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As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve been on a refinancing binge. My wife and I have refinanced our home twice in the last 12 months, and my business partner and I…

Apps & Tools

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The Best Money Apps for Kids and Teens in 2024

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I grew up learning many financial lessons from my parents. Unfortunately, most of these were learned by watching my parents make bad decisions that I was determined not to repeat…

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100 Quick and Easy Ways to Improve Your Finances

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Anyone who has their finances in order will tell you it’s not a set-it-and-forget-it type of system. Situations are always changing and it’s important to always keep an eye on…
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How Much Should You Save for a Home?

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Buying a home is nerve-wracking, even in the best of times. Add in record-high interest rates and skyrocketing home prices, and it can seem almost impossible. But what really may…
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7 Savings Alternatives to Traditional Bank Accounts

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Opening up a bank account is normally a painless procedure. Either in person or online, the process takes less than an hour and after entering personal information and setting up…
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The 8 Best Budget Apps for Couples in 2024

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The best budget apps for couples can help manage your money and investments together. Some tools, however, are better than others when it comes to joint finances. We look at…