Banking

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…
Which credit score do mortgage lenders use

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…

Apps & Tools

best money apps for kids and teens

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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AAA ProtectMyID

AAA ProtectMyID Identity Protection Review

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In this review, we take a look at the AAA ProtectMyID service. We’ll cover its features, how it works, the cost, and how it stacks up to other identity protection…
how to buy your first home

A 13-Step Guide on How to Buy Your First Home

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By thinking through your individual needs and wants, as well as saving up and positioning your finances, you can successfully get through buying your first home and make the most…
YNAB Net Worth

3 Tools to Track Your Net Worth

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Recently I received an email from a reader named Mike asking me about some of the tools I use. He specifically wanted to know about Empower and YNAB as tools…