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  What is a manufactured home?

  These prefab, permanent residences can be built cheaper with less fuss. But there are caveats.

  5 min read Aug 04, 2022
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  What are the most expensive home styles?

  From Georgian to Spanish, these architectural designs command the top asking prices.

  7 min read Aug 03, 2022
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  Proxy voting: What it is and why it matters

  Proxy voting is an important part of being an investor. Here’s what you need to know.

  6 min read Aug 03, 2022
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  How to enable mobile credit card alerts for purchases and fraud

  Credit card mobile alerts help monitor your credit card even when you aren’t.

  4 min read Aug 03, 2022
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  How do aging-in-place remodels affect a home’s value?

  If done right, they can’t hurt — and may even enhance — a home’s selling price.

  5 min read Aug 02, 2022
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  Buying a home in Oregon: A how-to

  From the hipster appeal of Portland to the coastal charm of Cannon Beach, Oregon has something for everyone.

  9 min read Aug 02, 2022
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  As gas prices soar, card networks raise pre-authorization holds on gas purchases

  Pre-authorization limits for card purchases at gas pumps have risen to $175.

  5 min read Aug 02, 2022
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  Auto insurance rates are increasing in 2022. Here’s how to prepare.

  Is your auto insurance policy increasing in 2022? Bankrate says probably.

  9 min read Aug 01, 2022
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  How to save money for the high cost of youth sports

  Some junior sports leagues mean thousands in annual costs. Here’s what to do.

  5 min read Aug 01, 2022
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  Financial etiquette for millennials and Gen Z

  Your parents’ and grandparents’ financial etiquette are a thing of the past.

  7 min read Aug 01, 2022
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  Electric vehicle charging is a growing credit card rewards category

  Electric vehicle usage is on the rise. If you have one, should you seek to maximize the credit card rewards you can earn at charging stations?

  2 min read Jul 29, 2022
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  Why do debit and credit cards have expiration dates?

  The expiration date for your card helps keep your information secure and in good condition.

  4 min read Jul 29, 2022
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  Should I apply for a credit card even if I don’t need one now?

  Deciding whether or not to get a credit card comes down to your personal finances.

  5 min read Jul 28, 2022
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  Fed raises rates by three-quarters of a point for second straight meeting

  The Fed hasn’t raised rates this much in a single year since 1994.

  7 min read Jul 27, 2022
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  What is a barndominium?

  How to tell if this trendy rural housing option is for you.

  6 min read Jul 27, 2022
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  What is a housing bubble?

  A housing bubble or real estate bubble can occur when prices rise at an unusually rapid pace.

  4 min read Jul 27, 2022
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  What is a Craftsman-style house?

  It’s an American classic, down to the front porch and the gabled roof.

  5 min read Jul 26, 2022
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  Heritage travel: How to plan a family ancestry trip

  Learn how to prepare for a trip to learn more about your family’s background.

  4 min read Jul 26, 2022
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  Cost of living in California 2023

  The Golden State is known for its abundance of natural beauty — and its sky-high prices.

  5 min read Jul 26, 2022
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  Buying a house with well water: Everything you need to know

  More than 15 million U.S. homes rely on private wells for water. If you’re considering buying one, here’s everything you need to know.

  5 min read Jul 26, 2022