How much does vinyl siding cost?
It’s an investment, but there are ways to contain vinyl siding costs — and still improve your home’s value.
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Feb 23, 2022
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Devaluation-proof credit cards you should have in your wallet
While there’s no way to avoid devaluations, there is a way to protect yourself against them by leveraging the right programs.
5 min read Feb 18, 2022 -
Why mortgage rates just crossed 4%, and what you can do about it
Three months ago, the average mortgage rate was 3.15 percent. Now it’s 4.03 percent, according to Bankrate research.
3 min read Feb 17, 2022 -
What is student loan forbearance?
Should you apply for forbearance? In some cases, it may not be the best solution.
4 min read Feb 16, 2022 -
How to prioritize home repair costs
How new homeowners can figure out which projects are urgent, and which ones can wait.
4 min read Feb 16, 2022 -
U.S. household income by age, gender, education and more
The median income for U.S. households rose to $70,784 in 2021. See how it breaks down by age, race and more.
6 min read Feb 11, 2022 -
Why mortgage rates just hit their highest point since 2020, and what you can do about it
The job market is booming. Inflation is raging. The Fed is poised to take away the punch bowl.
2 min read Feb 11, 2022 -
Aspiration Zero: Fighting climate change with every credit card swipe
Learn more about ways you can fight climate change with the Aspiration Zero card and other cash back cards.
2 min read Feb 11, 2022 -
Why I love the Bank of America Travel Rewards card
With the Bank of America Travel Rewards card, you can earn an unlimited 1.5X points on every purchase.
3 min read Feb 11, 2022 -
Can you use a personal loan to buy cryptocurrency?
While you may be able to use a personal loan to buy cryptocurrency, you may not want to.
3 min read Feb 10, 2022 -
10-year Treasury yields top 2%. Here’s what that means for mortgage rates
10-year Treasury yields tend to preview where mortgage rates go. With yields rising, interest on home loans should, too.
2 min read Feb 10, 2022 -
Combating the racial wealth gap: 9 money moves for individuals of color
These longer-run challenges make saving and investing all the harder.
15 min read Feb 08, 2022 -
American Express debuts digital checking account for consumers
American Express launched a digital consumer checking account for card members.
1 min read Feb 08, 2022 -
Why I love the Wells Fargo Platinum card
Find out which features make the Wells Fargo Platinum card worth consideration.
4 min read Feb 08, 2022 -
As affordability squeeze tightens, manufactured homes could offer some relief
“Grandma’s trailer” no longer, high-end manufactured homes are indistinguishable from site-built homes.
5 min read Feb 08, 2022 -
Understanding why some homeowners of color ‘whitewash’ their homes before appraisals
Whitewashing is a practice in which homeowners of color remove their personal effects from a property to maximize its appraised value.
5 min read Feb 08, 2022 -
Poll: Majority of subscribers experience unwanted charges
Poll: Over half of U.S. adults who have subscribed to a service or membership have gotten charged unexpectedly.
5 min read Feb 06, 2022 -
Bitcoin jumps back above $37,000 as cryptocurrencies rally
Many of the major cryptocurrencies rose strongly early Friday, although Bitcoin remains well below the $40,000 level.
3 min read Feb 04, 2022 -
Contactless payments surge and approach 1 in 5 in-person card payments
Nearly 20 percent of all in-person credit or debit card transactions in the U.S. are now contactless, Visa reported.
3 min read Feb 04, 2022 -
What homebuyers and sellers need to know about Fair Housing
Here’s what individuals need to know about the Fair Housing Act to make sure they’re following the law.
5 min read Feb 04, 2022
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