Do online banks offer financial security?
Most online banks are secure and pay better yields than brick-and-mortar banks.
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Jan 17, 2025
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What are the pros and cons of home equity loans?
They can be a smart way to borrow, provided you’re aware of the risks.
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No-doc mortgage: What is it, and can you still get one?
There are some no doc mortgages, but you won’t find them widely advertised.
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Chase Slate Edge benefits guide
The Chase Slate Edge is a great choice, including an intro APR offer.
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What to look for when buying a car: Your new car checklist
Take these steps before heading to the dealership and during the test drive.
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What is a vehicle service contract and how does it work?
You may not need one if your car comes with a manufacturer’s warranty.
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Cosigning vs. co-owning a car: What’s the difference?
Cosigning and co-owning are two ways to add a borrower when taking out a car loan.
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Why do dealer car quotes vary among dealerships?
Prices vary among car lots. Learn what influences price tags beyond the MSRP.
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How to buy a house in 2025
Buying a home is complicated. This step-by-step guide will help you get to the finish line.
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What is a negative balance on your credit card?
Having a negative balance on a credit card reflects what your issuer owes you.
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Best fixed annuity rates for January 2025
Here are the best annuity rates based on recently available data.
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The best way to tap home equity, now that the Fed’s cut rates
Not all equity-tapping methods are created equal.
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How Trump’s proposed tariffs could affect auto insurance
Trump tariffs and your car insurance rate.
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Impact of Trump’s proposed tariffs on home insurance
Tariffs could increase construction costs and up the price of appliances and furniture.
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My experience using PayPal in stores: It was messy
Using PayPal in-person wasn’t nearly as easy as I thought it would be.
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What are construction loans?
They’re not just mortgages for new builds, and you need to know their unique wrinkles.
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Home equity data and statistics: Why they matter to homeowners
Some key facts and figures everyone who has a house should know.
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What is an interest-only mortgage and how does it work?
Are you one of the few these high-risk loans can benefit?
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Tax lien investing: What to know before jumping in
Tax liens can sport high yields, but they aren’t suitable for the faint of heart.
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What is a mortgage origination fee? And do you have to pay it?
Here’s how much the fee costs and whether you can negotiate it.
5 min read Jan 16, 2025
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