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Lifestyle

Craft Projects Teens Will Love

One-of-a-Kind Shoe Design Supplies:

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Mortgage 101

Do You Have to Put 20% Down on a House?

Are you ready to buy a house? You’ve got your debt under control, your credit score is good, and you feel like it’s time to take that next...

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Refinancing

How Does Equity Work in a Manufactured Home?

Understanding how equity builds within a given property is an essential lesson for any homeowner, but it is especially important for those...

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Lifestyle

DIY Projects with Scrap Wood

Everyone is shooting to be a DIYer these days, especially with our current world of limited store hours and grumpy shoppers. What better...

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Mortgage 101

Is It Better to Have an FHA or Conventional Loan?

Two of the most popular loans, FHA and Conventional loans, are often presented to homebuyers to choose between. Both have pros and cons,...

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Lifestyle

Fill Up with These Soups for Fall

What’s more versatile than soup? This fall, pull out your slow cooker and get ready to try something new! We’ve collected 11 soups and...

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Lifestyle

Noodles, Protein, Veggies: Easy Dinners on a Budget

Weekday schedules are tight. Sometimes dinner sneaks up on you and you just need something easy. Carryout is always an option but the cost...

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Lifestyle

How to Store Items with No Pantry

You found the 10-foot ceilings you were hoping for and the 2 and a 1/2 baths were obviously non-negotiable, but that pantry you had always...

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Refinancing

Does Refinancing Hurt My Credit Score?

Every once in awhile, there is a nationwide surge in refinancing due to the dips in interest rates. Sometimes, these dips only last a week,...

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Finances

How to Track Your Freelance Business

If you don’t have a business plan, write one. This will take some time, but a solid plan is essential to a successful business. According...

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