HELOCs plummet to fresh 2024 lows, home equity loans unchanged as the holidays arrive
This is the week that was in home equity financing.
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Dec 24, 2024
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2024 and 2025 tax brackets and current federal income tax rates
Preparing for the 2025 tax season and unsure about your federal tax bracket and income tax rate? Here’s everything you need to know.
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VA loan limits for 2025
They are largely gone, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you can get any size VA loan you want.
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What happens when you pay off your mortgage?
First, you celebrate. But remember: You’ve got some new obligations too.
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How to get a personal loan with low interest rates
Here’s how to qualify for a low interest personal loan.
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The truth about 10 common car insurance myths
Separating myth from fiction in auto insurance.
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Options vs. stocks: Which one is better for you?
Stocks and options are closely related, but they’re very different things.
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More than a third of Americans say their retirement savings are way off track – 7 ways to get your fund going
Starting a retirement account now can go a long way toward building a vital nest egg.
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Why now is still a good time to grow your money in a deposit account – even as rates decline
Even as interest rates drop, some top-yielding savings accounts remain competitive.
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Unemployment benefits: 7 possible reasons your payment is late — and what to do about it
Overwhelmed state unemployment offices have left Americans without aid for weeks, if not longer.
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IRS sending $1,400 stimulus checks to 1 million Americans — here’s how everyone else can save the same amount
The Internal Revenue Service is automatically sending $1,400 stimulus payments to about one million Americans who never claimed their COVID-19 relief checks from 2021, according to a recent announcement. [...]
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Student loan forgiveness: A Biden success or failure? Experts weigh in
Biden canceled more education debt than any other U.S. president.
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What credit score is needed for a student loan?
Federal and private student loans have different credit score requirements.
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What is student loan refinancing and how does it work?
Refinance your student loans to get lower interest rates or a lower monthly payment.
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How much does buying and owning a boat cost?
If you are interested in buying a boat and setting sail on the open water, you have a lot of costs to consider.
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How to pay off parent PLUS loans
Here’s how to tackle your student loan debt once your child graduates.
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Can you get a student loan with bad credit?
Your best bet is to start with federal student loans.
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5 popular investment strategies for beginners
A good investment strategy minimizes your risks while optimizing your potential returns.
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2025 Q1 housing market trends: The forecast is chilly
The housing market in Q1 2025 is unlikely to bring lower home prices.
6 min read Dec 23, 2024
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