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  What are the costs of owning a home?

  Nationwide, they average around $15,000 annually.

  4 min read Jun 01, 2023
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  10 credit card mistakes to avoid in 2023

  Using a credit card for the first time comes with a learning curve. Avoid these mistakes.

  7 min read Jun 01, 2023
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  Mortgage rate forecast for June 2023: Don’t count on lower rates

  Mortgage rates were supposed to start falling by now. Will they retreat in June?

  3 min read Jun 01, 2023
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  5 tips for financing investment property

  Are you looking to make real estate a part of your investment portfolio?

  6 min read May 31, 2023
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  What income do I need to afford a $1 million house?

  How much income do you need for a million-dollar home purchase?

  5 min read May 31, 2023
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  Affordable places to live and work: 10 hidden gems in the U.S.

  These hidden gems may not be top of mind when deciding where to move to next, but they should be.

  5 min read May 31, 2023
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  4 key factors that determine CD rates

  Understanding what determines CD rates can help you decide whether to get one.

  3 min read May 31, 2023
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  How to earn extra income while spring cleaning

  Clearing out a dusty closet or dank basement can yield moneymaking treasures for resale.

  5 min read May 31, 2023
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  Miami real estate: What buyers and sellers need to know

  Miami’s real estate market is as hot as its weather.

  6 min read May 31, 2023
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  What the debt ceiling deal means for student loan payments

  The proposed deal on the debt ceiling means that the student loan payment pause will end and not be able to be extended again.

  2 min read May 30, 2023
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  Banks that give back

  If you’re interested in the good a bank can do, you should know about these banks.

  5 min read May 30, 2023
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  7 things financial pros say you should never do with your investments

  Regardless of how much money you have, it can be easy to fall into investment traps.

  5 min read May 30, 2023
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  14 ways to make extra money during a recession

  With inflation making your bills even higher, here are a few ways to bring in cash.

  8 min read May 30, 2023
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  Average cost of childcare in 2023

  Child care costs are on the rise. Here’s how much you can expect to pay, plus a few ways to save.

  8 min read May 29, 2023
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  Do money market accounts have withdrawal limits?

  Most banks still limit money market account withdrawals. Here are the details.

  2 min read May 26, 2023
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  Mark Spain Real Estate review: What it is, how it works

  Mark Spain is a home-selling option throughout the Southeast.

  5 min read May 26, 2023
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  How much does it cost to build a deck?

  You might spend more than expected. But the investment’s often worth it.

  8 min read May 26, 2023
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  Car care tips

  There is more to owning a car than filling it up with gas and driving to your destination. If you want your vehicle to last, you have to take care of it, which means routine maintenance. These car maintenance [...]

  5 min read May 26, 2023
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  Quitclaim deed vs. warranty deed: What’s the difference?

  Learn what protections each type of deed provides, and when to use them.

  5 min read May 26, 2023
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  Travel inflation starts to ease, but prices remain high

  Inflation may be slowing, but travel costs remain high. Here’s how to have fun on a budget this summer.

  4 min read May 26, 2023