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  What is the first-time homebuyer tax credit?

  This former tax break for homebuyers has been discontinued. Here are alternatives.

  3 min read Jan 27, 2025
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  6 key ways the Federal Reserve impacts your money

  Every financial decision you make is impacted by the Federal Reserve.

  9 min read Jan 27, 2025
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  Mortgages and loans to pay for home renovations

  Financial tools to make that project happen — provided you pick the right one for your needs.

  13 min read Jan 27, 2025
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  Best time to buy a house: Why spring is ‘homebuying season’

  Spring and summer are peak homebuying season, but you might get a better deal in winter.

  6 min read Jan 27, 2025
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  Personify vs. OneMain Financial: Which offers better personal loans?

  Personify and OneMain Financial provide loans to borrowers with bad credit.

  4 min read Jan 27, 2025
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  What is DeepSeek, and why is it making tech stocks crater?

  DeepSeek rattled tech stocks on Monday. Here’s what investors need to know.

  2 min read Jan 27, 2025
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  Does applying for a credit card hurt your credit?

  To process a credit card application, issuers will do a hard inquiry on your credit.

  7 min read Jan 27, 2025
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  ARM loan requirements in 2025

  They’re similar to fixed-rate loans, but beware the fluctuating interest rate.

  3 min read Jan 27, 2025
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  Housing costs are at record highs — and so is homelessness. Here’s how they relate

  It’s no coincidence. Unaffordable homes add up to people having no homes at all.

  9 min read Jan 27, 2025
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  How to handle stock market volatility if you’re about to retire

  Here’s how to handle a volatile stock market if you’re about to retire, according to experts.

  6 min read Jan 27, 2025
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  How to buy a car with a lien

  A lien shouldn’t stop you from pursuing the car of your dreams.

  3 min read Jan 27, 2025
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  How to consolidate student loans & why you might want to

  Unlike refinancing, consolidation won’t make your loans cheaper.

  5 min read Jan 27, 2025
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  Avant vs. Mariner Finance: Which offers better personal loans?

  Avant vs. Mariner Finance: Which lender is the best fit for you?

  3 min read Jan 27, 2025
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  Does a trade-in reduce sales tax? It depends on where you live

  A trade-in might reduce your sales tax, but it may not be the best deal available.

  3 min read Jan 27, 2025
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  Upstart vs. Best Egg: Which offers better personal loans?

  Upstart and Best Egg are both good lenders for fair-credit borrowers.

  4 min read Jan 27, 2025
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  Pros and cons of consolidating student loans

  Consider what you stand to gain and lose by consolidating your federal loans.

  4 min read Jan 27, 2025
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  Best lenders for low- and no-down payment mortgages in 2025

  Here are some of the best lenders for low- and no-down payment mortgages in 2024.

  3 min read Jan 27, 2025
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  Best mortgage lenders in Texas in 2025

  Here are some of the best mortgage lenders in Texas in 2024.

  2 min read Jan 27, 2025
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  Best leveraged ETFs: A high-risk, high-reward bet on short-term market volatility

  Lured by the potential for fast money, more investors are turning to leveraged ETFs. But they’re not for everyone.

  5 min read Jan 27, 2025
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  Survey: 2 in 5 Americans in a relationship have kept a financial secret from their partner

  Many Americans keep financial secrets like hidden expenses or debt.

  5 min read Jan 27, 2025