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A credit score is a number based on a person’s credit history that indicates his creditworthiness and is used by lenders to determine if...

Can you refinance without paying the closing costs out of pocket? Maybe. It depends on how much equity you’ve built and which loan...

One of the easiest dinners during fall time is a hearty soup. The best ones are the ones you can just throw the ingredients in a pot and...

If it’s hard for you to keep track of your spending and you fail to follow your budget each time, then making a saving plan will be a...

Thinking about buying a home soon? There’s more to home loans than meets the eye. There are different types of mortgages with different...

Years ago, there was a belief that buyers should pay a 20% down payment when buying a home. But that thinking has gone by the wayside,...

Motivation isn’t a bottomless well. Rather, it’s more like something that needs to be replenished every now and then. Yet the good news...

Are you saving money to buy a house? Great choice! For most Americans, their home is their number one investment and a substantial...

What could be more relaxing than owning your own beach house? Being able to wake up to softly lapping waves every morning, enjoying...

The act of creating and maintaining a household budget does not rank high on the fun scale. From debits and credits to line-item...