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  What is the VA funding fee?

  VA loans come with a one-time funding fee. Here’s why, how much it costs and how to pay it.

  5 min read Jun 07, 2024
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  How to file a complaint with the CFPB: A step-by-step guide

  Feel like a victim of bad financial practices? Here’s how to file a CFPB complaint.

  4 min read Jun 07, 2024
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  What is a Realtor, and do I need one?

  All Realtors are real estate agents or brokers — but not all agents or brokers are Realtors.

  5 min read Jun 07, 2024
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  Beating the generational money curse: How homeownership builds your family’s wealth

  Why and how your home can be the foundation of your family’s fortune.

  10 min read Jun 07, 2024
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  12 questions to ask a Realtor when buying a house

  12 of the most crucial questions to ask a Realtor when buying a house.

  7 min read Jun 07, 2024
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  How a speeding ticket impacts your insurance in New York

  Bankrate reviews the impact of a speeding ticket on New York drivers.

  7 min read Jun 07, 2024
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  How a speeding ticket impacts your insurance in Oregon

  How much is a speeding ticket in Oregon? Bankrate reviews what you need to know.

  7 min read Jun 07, 2024
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  What is an IRA? How they work, types of IRAs and more

  An IRA is a type of investment account with tax benefits that can help you save for retirement.

  5 min read Jun 07, 2024
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  Small-cap funds vs. large-cap funds: How they differ

  These kinds of funds perform a lot like their holdings.

  6 min read Jun 07, 2024
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  4 ways to tell if a stock is overvalued

  Deciding whether a stock is overvalued or not isn’t easy, but these four tips can help.

  6 min read Jun 07, 2024
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  What is blockchain?

  Here’s how the technology that underlies cryptocurrency works.

  4 min read Jun 07, 2024
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  HO-2 homeowners insurance policies

  Wondering if you should get an HO-2 home insurance policy? Bankrate explains.

  7 min read Jun 07, 2024
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  VA closing costs: What are they and how much are they?

  They’re often lower, but they still can add up. Here’s what to look for.

  6 min read Jun 07, 2024
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  How one young millennial is using the Chase Slate Edge to pay off debt

  This young millennial is using a balance transfer card to pay off credit card debt.

  6 min read Jun 07, 2024
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  Should you get a bank account from your credit card issuer?

  Many credit card issuers also offer attractive savings accounts.

  4 min read Jun 07, 2024
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  Guide to refinancing an FHA loan to a conventional loan

  Crunch the numbers carefully to see if the switch is worth it.

  6 min read Jun 06, 2024
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  Do college students have realistic starting salary expectations?

  College is often seen as a clear path to higher earnings and professional success. But what happens when your four-year degree doesn’t live up to your expectations? This seems to be the case for many [...]

  4 min read Jun 06, 2024
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  What is a forbearance agreement?

  Borrowers can request forbearance when there’s a change in their financial situation.

  4 min read Jun 06, 2024
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  Navient debuts private student loan forgiveness, and other student loans news

  Select private student loan borrowers may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through former servicer Navient. Plus, more sweeping student loan cancellation was announced for federal borrowers in [...]

  3 min read Jun 06, 2024
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  How does a condo mortgage work?

  To improve your chances of getting approved for condo financing, follow these tips.

  7 min read Jun 06, 2024