How to get homeowners insurance discounts
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Jul 19, 2024
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What you need to know about New Jersey car insurance laws
Learn more about New Jersey’s car insurance laws and get tips to maximize your coverage.
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New Jersey’s evolving car insurance laws: What you need to know
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Target bans checks — does anyone still use them?
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Pros and cons of an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)
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How a speeding ticket impacts your insurance in Wisconsin
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Is doing a VA cash-out refinance a good idea? Here’s what to know
Just because these generous loans let you tap all of your home equity doesn’t mean you should.
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What is a down payment?
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Types of mortgage lenders and how to choose
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Can active military get a VA loan?
Though far from home, you can still get an affordable VA home loan.
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42 percent of aspiring homeowners already can’t afford a down payment. Are real estate investors making things worse?
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Pros and cons of private student loans
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Capital One VentureOne Card benefits guide
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Amex Business Gold vs. Amex Business Platinum
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Is closing a credit card bad?
Closing a card can increase your credit utilization, which can hurt your score.
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How to build credit with a secured credit card
If you have a low credit score or a limited credit history, you can start building credit with a secured credit card. Here’s what you need to know.
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Is there still such a thing as a 6% CD?
I’ve often referred to 2024 as the year of the certificate of deposit (CD). In tracking CD rates on a daily basis, I’ve seen how yields remain at an overall high, thanks to the Federal Reserve raising [...]
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One surprising thing that’s working in buyers’ favor in today’s housing market
One factor of today’s housing market is actually working in U.S. homebuyers’ favor.
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How to find an old 401(k) account: Best ways to track down your lost or forgotten funds
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What is dividend yield and how is it calculated?
Stock investors may receive dividends. Here’s how to calculate the dividend ratio.
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