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Preparing to rent your first apartment
Preparing to rent your first apartment

Preparing to rent your first apartment

October 24, 2024 / Zach Hendricks

After months of searching, you finally found the job that’s perfect for you. But it’s outside of the area where you currently live, so you will have to move. Preparing to rent your first apartment can be an exciting – yet daunting – process…

Is it a good idea to pay off my mortgage early?
Is it a good idea to pay off my mortgage early?

Is it a good idea to pay off my mortgage early?

August 22, 2024 / Erin Sunday

While the idea of owning a home outright sooner rather than later can be appealing, there are both benefits and drawbacks to consider before deciding whether it's the right decision for you…

Avoiding the pitfalls of debt and overusing credit
Avoiding the pitfalls of debt and overusing credit

Avoiding the pitfalls of debt and overusing credit

August 08, 2024 / Dave Winters

In today's consumer-driven society, easy access to credit can be both a blessing and a curse. While it provides purchasing power, mismanagement can lead to significant financial strain and long-term consequences…

Is it time to sell your home?
Is it time to sell your home?

Is it time to sell your home?

June 05, 2024 / Katie Rittel

Knowing when it’s time to sell your home is a significant decision that involves factors both personal and financial. While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, several signs might indicate that it’s the right time to put your house on the market…

Budgeting for home improvements
Budgeting for home improvements

Budgeting for home improvements

May 09, 2024 / Jenny Madden

Spring and summer are prime times for home improvement projects. And whether you are planning a minor renovation or a major overhaul, budgeting is crucial for ensuring that your projects are completed smoothly and within your financial means…

What information do I need for my mortgage application?
What information do I need for my mortgage application?

What information do I need for my mortgage application?

April 17, 2024 / Mary Wright

Now that you’re ready to buy, you need to know what information you will need to provide as part of your mortgage application…

What is financial wellness, and how do I achieve it?
What is financial wellness, and how do I achieve it?

What is financial wellness, and how do I achieve it?

January 09, 2024 / Meghan Heebner

You likely have heard people talk about financial wellness, but you don’t really know what it is or have any idea of how to achieve it…

Is a bridge loan right for me?
Is a bridge loan right for me?

Is a bridge loan right for me?

December 12, 2023 / Alicia Beecher

Bridge loans are a popular solution for homeowners who want to buy a new house before selling their current property. A borrower can use a portion of their bridge loan to pay off their current mortgage while using the rest as a down payment on a new home…

What does America’s credit downgrade mean?
What does America’s credit downgrade mean?

What does America’s credit downgrade mean?

November 02, 2023 / Warren Hurt

On August 1, Fitch Ratings, one of the three primary credit rating agencies, downgraded the United States’ long-term credit rating from AAA to AA+, the second downgrade of U.S. debt in 12 years…

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