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How to Qualify for the Lowest Mortgage Rate

How to Qualify for the Lowest Mortgage Rate Possible

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After falling for decades, mortgage rates have risen significantly over the past year. Granted, it’s still nowhere near the 15% or more consumers paid on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages in the…
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Which FICO Scores Do Mortgage Lenders Use?

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As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve been on a refinancing binge. My wife and I have refinanced our home twice in the last 12 months, and my business partner and I…

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The Best Money Apps for Kids and Teens in 2024

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I grew up learning many financial lessons from my parents. Unfortunately, most of these were learned by watching my parents make bad decisions that I was determined not to repeat…

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Best 3-year CD rates

The Best 3-Year CD Rates (March 2024)

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A 36-month CD may be ideal for those with short to intermediate-term cash needs. Below we list the best 3-year CD rates in our database, ordered from highest APY to…
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The Best 2-Year CD Rates (March 2024)

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A 2-year CD may be ideal for those with short-term cash needs. It may also be suited for those who do not want to take on the interest rate risk…
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The Best 12-Month CD Rates (March 2024)

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If you’re looking for a simple way to grow your savings, 1-year CDs are a great option. In this article, we’ve rounded down some of the best 12-month CD rates…
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The Best 6-Month CD Rates (March 2024)

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A 6-month CD may be ideal for those with short-term cash needs. It may also be suited for those who do not want to take on the risk that interest…
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The Best 3-Month CD Rates (March 2024)

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A 3-month CD may be ideal for those with short-term cash needs. It may also be suited for those who do not want to take on the risk that interest…
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The Best CD Rates of 2024

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I can still remember earning double-digit returns on high-interest CDs in the early 1980s. I had saved a little money and was locking it away in 6-month CDs earning 16%…