Who is most likely to get a home equity loan?
Qualifying for one is harder than it looks — maybe even harder than your mortgage.
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Mar 10, 2025
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What is a mortgagee clause?
It’s often mandatory if you’re buying a home with a mortgage.
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What is mortgage prequalification?
Think of it as mortgage preapproval lite. Easier to get, but less useful too.
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How to roll over your 401(k) into a gold or silver IRA
Follow these steps to roll over your 401(k) to a gold or silver IRA.
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The Nasdaq is in market correction territory: 3 things investors should know
Heard of a stock-market correction, but not quite sure what it means? We’ll help you understand what investors are talking about.
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How Borrower Defense to Repayment discharges student loans: 2025 updates
If you believe your school was dishonest, you might be eligible for loan discharge.
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Laurel Road vs. SoFi: Which offers better personal loans?
Laurel Road and SoFi are both great options for excellent credit borrowers.
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What is Big Law and what are the salary scales?
Big Law jobs are known for demanding work but high salaries.
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What are the benefits of paying student loans biweekly?
A biweekly payment schedule translates to 13 full payments each year.
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Lying on a personal loan application is a bad idea
Lying on a personal loan application may lead to serious financial and legal issues.
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7 reasons to go to college, plus other factors to consider
Attending college is a personal decision. Here are some benefits to consider.
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Apps to use for international money transfers
Certain apps offer the ability to transfer money from one country to another.
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Survey: Many consumers stick with same bank accounts for decades, cite convenience as a factor
On average, Americans have kept the same bank accounts for over a decade.
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Women with student loans are more likely to be overwhelmed as repayment plans keep changing. These tips can help
Women make up the biggest share of the college population, and they carry more student loan debt on average.
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Is the housing market going to crash? What the experts are saying
The housing market keeps defying expectations. But experts agree that a crash is not imminent.
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How many personal loans can you have at once?
Here are the pros and cons of having multiple installment loans.
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Experts disagree over the impact of CFPB’s downfall. Here’s how it affects you
When a federal agency expressly named to protect the finances of consumers is shut down, even if temporarily, it’s natural to sound the alarm. The National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) did exactly that. [...]
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What is a no-closing-cost mortgage?
It puts off those pesky closing-day expenses. But you may pay for the delay.
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Everything you need to know about balance transfer checks
Balance transfer checks can help pay off debt, but verify the terms before using them.
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7 key IRA withdrawal dates for taxpayers: How to take distributions without penalty
Those with an IRA have key dates to keep in mind to dodge avoidable taxes.
6 min read Mar 07, 2025
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