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Auto loan rejections reach all-time high, Fed says

Recent reporting from the Federal Reserve found a record high number of loan applications denied.

4 min read Aug 21, 2023
Animals and the road: Stop, swerve or keep going?

If you see an animal in the road, it is important that you do not swerve. Learn why.

14 min read Aug 21, 2023
9 in 10 Gen Z investors were active due to inflation or interest rates: Why that’s bad news – and good

Increased buying activity may lead to higher long-term returns – if investors are doing it right.

5 min read Aug 21, 2023
What does it cost to install a ceiling fan?

It’s old-school tech, but it can play a cool, cost-saving role in modern homes.

6 min read Aug 18, 2023
What is a home appraisal? Everything you need to know

Mortgage lenders require appraisals to ensure they’re not loaning you more than the home is worth.

6 min read Aug 18, 2023
Should you borrow from your builder? A guide to construction loans, homebuilder financing and preferred lenders

It could mean discounts and perks, but also higher interest rates and fees.

7 min read Aug 18, 2023
Credit is tightening, but it’s not a credit crunch

Lenders are tightening their standards, but we’re not in a credit crunch yet.

3 min read Aug 18, 2023
It’s the end of an era for mortgage rates

The last time rates were this high was in 2001, when the median home price was a mere $156,000.

5 min read Aug 18, 2023
Closing costs vs. prepaids: What’s the difference?

You may hear these terms used interchangeably, but they are two different expenses.

3 min read Aug 17, 2023
Will your next home be a former office?

Will your next home be a former office?

3 min read Aug 17, 2023
How to sell a house without a Realtor in Texas

It’s possible to sell without a real estate agent, but it’s complicated.

6 min read Aug 17, 2023
What is EBITDA and how is it valuable?

EBITDA is used in a variety of ways by different stakeholders in a business.

3 min read Aug 17, 2023
Buying a house in Cincinnati

Prices are on the rise, but Cincy homes are still refreshingly affordable.

5 min read Aug 17, 2023
Sell your home fast in Cincinnati

Homes in the Queen City are practically flying off the market right now.

5 min read Aug 17, 2023
Gen Z’s unique money mindset and approach to financial wellness

Navigating the world of personal finance is daunting, but it’s particularly so for Gen Zers.

8 min read Aug 17, 2023
Joint life insurance policies

Joint life insurance covers two people under the same policy. Bankrate explains.

6 min read Aug 17, 2023
Marijuana and life insurance

Get answers to your cannabis questions, including: Does health insurance cover it?

6 min read Aug 17, 2023
9 AI-powered apps that help you save money

For many of us, saving money feels like an uphill battle.

5 min read Aug 17, 2023
9 bad money habits that you should break right now

It’s time to commit to a plan to ditch these bad financial habits altogether.

6 min read Aug 17, 2023
Is student loan debt a national crisis? 48% of borrowers say so

Half of current borrowers are also calling student loan debt a national crisis.

17 min read Aug 17, 2023

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