Financial planning for singles: 7 top tips for 2022
Single people face both challenges and advantages of handling finances solo.
9 min read
Sep 07, 2022
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Does asking for a credit card rate cut affect your credit score?
A rate decrease won’t hurt your credit unless it triggers a hard inquiry.
3 min read Sep 07, 2022 -
Financial support for Latino and Hispanic entrepreneurs
The biggest barrier facing Latino entrepreneurs is access to funding, but there are several opportunities to get the business capital needed.
6 min read Sep 06, 2022 -
What is the right of first refusal in real estate?
This contract language can be quite valuable to renters who wish to become homeowners.
3 min read Sep 06, 2022 -
A retiree’s guide to hosting on Airbnb
Here’s how you can stay safe and maximize your profits by becoming a home sharing host in retirement.
6 min read Sep 06, 2022 -
With mortgage rates soaring, is it still a good time to invest in real estate?
Record-low mortgage rates in 2020 and 2021 made it an ideal time to invest, but rates have soared this year.
5 min read Sep 06, 2022 -
6 tips to sell your house before the end of the year
Hoping to sell a house before you ring in the New Year? You’ll need to act fast.
4 min read Sep 06, 2022 -
What is an appraisal gap, and is it a deal breaker?
If a home’s purchase price and appraised price do not align, it can cause problems when it comes time to finalize the sale.
4 min read Sep 06, 2022 -
How do prescreened credit card offers work?
Prescreened credit card offers are targeted to qualified consumers via issuers.
5 min read Sep 06, 2022 -
When do credit card companies report to the credit bureaus?
Safeguard your score with a few extra steps regardless of when your issuer reports.
4 min read Sep 05, 2022 -
How much will a house cost by 2030? Predictions and tips to start saving
The housing market has been superheated. What lies ahead? Here’s what experts think.
8 min read Sep 05, 2022 -
What to know about buying a house with solar panels
It’s an eco-friendly idea, but be aware how it affects your home’s financing, closing and future costs.
7 min read Sep 02, 2022 -
Top reasons your issuer might close your credit card account
Card issuers may cancel a card for a few reasons. Here’s what you should know.
3 min read Sep 02, 2022 -
Buying a house in Virginia: A how-to
From D.C. suburbs to Atlantic beaches to the Blue Ridge mountains, Virginia has something for everyone.
9 min read Sep 02, 2022 -
What is a building inspector?
They’re pros who have the power to delay or shut down the building of your dream house.
4 min read Sep 01, 2022 -
What’s considered luxury real estate?
It’s not just a high price tag. Understand the standards for superiority, whether you’re a buyer or a seller.
5 min read Sep 01, 2022 -
How to use a credit card to cover health expenses
When paying for medical bills with credit, aim to pay it off as soon as possible.
6 min read Sep 01, 2022 -
Building a business as a Latino entrepreneur
Roughly 1.2 million business owners in the United States are immigrant Latinos, but this demographic often lacks access to funding and necessary resources.
10 min read Sep 01, 2022 -
Buying a house in Maryland: A how-to
A seller’s market is making it tough to become a Maryland homeowner right now – but it’s not impossible. Here’s how.
8 min read Sep 01, 2022 -
What is a spec house?
Newly built, move-in condition. What’s not to like? Just be aware of a couple of caveats.
6 min read Aug 31, 2022
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