How to Save Big on Mortgage Costs
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How to Save Big on Mortgage Costs While a myriad of expenses go into buying and owning a home, the biggest nut for most is the mortgage payment. Here…
Getting a Bump From the Tax Change? Put the Money to Good Use
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Getting a Bump From the Tax Change? Put the Money to Good Use Earlier this year, the IRS released guidelines requiring employers across the country to apply new federal…
5 Steps for Smart Financial Planning
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5 Steps for Smart Financial Planning Smart Financial Planning Are you hoping to create a smart financial plan this year, but unsure where to start? Being realistic and accurate can…
Financial Smarts: Are You Prepared for the Unexpected?
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Financial Smarts: Are You Prepared for the Unexpected? While you may be living a comfortable lifestyle, what would happen if you lost your job tomorrow? Almost half of Americans…
How-to Buy a Home in a Tight Market
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How-to Buy a Home in a Tight Market We all know the equation about how to buy a home in a tight market: low inventory means higher…
MBA: Mortgage Apps Up Across the Board
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MBA: Mortgage Apps Up Across the Board Mortgage applications rose 3.1 percent over the week, according to data gathered in the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage…
Mortgage Applications Plunge amid Higher Rates
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Mortgage Applications Plunge amid Higher Rates Mortgage applications plunged following a jump in mortgage rates, down a steep 9.4 percent, according to data gathered in the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)…
Financial Tips for First-Time Parents
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Financial Tips for First-Time Parents So a baby is on the way? Congratulations! But along with the chaos of, well, everything that is to come, your finances are soon to…
‘Relatively Soon’ Rise for Interest Rates
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‘Relatively Soon’ Rise for Interest Rates A rise in the key interest rate could come “relatively soon,” Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen reiterated on Thursday, heightening the probability the…
Mortgage Rates Tread above 3.5 Percent
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Mortgage Rates Tread above 3.5 Percent Mortgage rates have reached a four-month high, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) treading above 3.5 percent for the first time since…