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Your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is the total of all of your monthly payments divided by your monthly income. DTI is expressed as a...

How do you observe Memorial Day? Would you like to bring more substance to your celebration? There are many beautiful ways to observe,...

Working from home has become mainstream over the past year, and the reason is no surprise! According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and...

Yes, but the exact amount of improvement is a guess. Only the three credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) know their...

Spring cleaning is a big job with many moving parts. As with all big projects, preparedness is your best friend. Motivation is your...

The home buying process is exciting! It’s a new beginning and a chance to turn a space into your own. But know that buying a house (and...

Don’t worry, you didn’t miss it! Something big did happen on April 22, but that was Earth Day. Arbor Day happens later, and the exact date...

College life changed in 2020. The COVID pandemic forced students into remote learning scenarios all over the United States. As such, a...

Are you planning a major home improvement this year? Good call! Your home may be your biggest investment, plus you spend most of your time...

Did you wait until right now to think about your yearly tax filing? If so, you may have called a tax professional only to discover that...