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Finances

10 Apps to Help You to Financial Freedom

Budgeting. It's an absolute necessity, but most of us struggle with it on a daily basis. Whether you're living paycheck to paycheck, or...

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Mortgage 101

Explained: What is LTV?

Mortgage acronyms got you down? No worries, future homebuyer. Ruoff is here to help – because, seriously, there are so. many. acronyms.

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Ruoff Insider

Celebrating Home

At Ruoff, we believe everyone deserves a home they can be proud of. We want our customers to achieve their homeownership goals, and we help...

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Homebuying

The Difference Between Manufactured and Modular Homes

Manufactured homes and modular homes are not created equal – at least not from the perspective of a home lender. Mortgages for manufactured...

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Finances

How to Prepare for Retirement at a Young Age

Planning for retirement doesn’t exactly top the list when you’re young and still figuring out what you want to be when you grow up. It can...

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Lifestyle

6 Ways to Hide Your Cat's Litter Box

Cats make wonderful pets. Whether they are affectionate or aloof, they bring joy and humor to any home. As a member of the family, you love...

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Ruoff Insider

Ruoff Mortgage: Decade in Review

With the start of 2020, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the enormous growth our company has experienced in the past 10 years.

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Finances

The 50/30/20 Budget Rule

Budgeting requires discipline, and everyone budgets (or doesn’t) differently. Many budgets require designating a purpose to every dollar,...

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Lifestyle

Slow Cooker Recipes for a Cold Day

Cold winter days call for comfort foods. Short on time? No worries. Crock-Pot recipes fit into a busy lifestyle -- just set it and forget...

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Finances

What is Credit and Why Do I Need It?

The term “credit” can be defined as money, goods, or services given with the expectation of future repayment. Typically, credit is offered...

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