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Finances

Can I Improve My Credit by Paying Collections?

Credit can be a nebulous concept, and it can be tricky how different factors affect your credit score. One thing is clear though: unpaid...

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Refinancing

How Much Can I Borrow for Home Improvements?

Borrowing money for home repairs is more common than you may think. Many homeowners want to take on a home improvement project but put it...

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Finances

When Should You Begin Saving for Retirement?

The pandemic has a lot of Americans uncertain about the future. People have lost jobs, made career changes, lost loved ones, etc... So if...

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Mortgage 101

Is it Smart to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?

Some homeowners may be uncomfortable with the idea of being indebted to a lender for several decades and may want to pay their mortgage off...

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Mortgage 101

What is the Downside to a Reverse Mortgage?

We’ve all seen the commercials touting the benefits of a reverse mortgage. But like all advertisements, they don’t tell the whole...

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Lifestyle

Products for Outside

The summer might be drawing to a close, but there’s still plenty of time to get outside with the family. And having fun doesn’t require...

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Mortgage 101

Why Would Underwriting Deny A Loan?

Once your offer on a home has been accepted and you have submitted your full mortgage application, there is one final step before you’re...

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Mortgage 101

Can a Person on Government Assistance Get a Home Loan?

Owning a home is part of the American dream, and everyone should have the opportunity no matter who they are. That’s what mortgages are...

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Refinancing

Home Equity Loan vs. Reverse Mortgage

Over the course of homeownership, money may get tight. People lose jobs, seniors live on a fixed income, and of course, we’ve seen how...

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Lifestyle

Firework Safety on Independence Day

Fireworks are a staple of July 4th. The safest way to enjoy them is by going to a professional fireworks display in your neighborhood...

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