Home inspection: Know what you’re getting into

Before you seal the deal on your new home, you want to gather as much information as you can to ensure you’re making the right decision.
Topics:
Owning a Home

How to read your credit report

It’s time to familiarize yourself with this all-important financial document.
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Managing Debt & Credit

Here’s the 411 on your budget

New to budgeting? No worries. There’s a simple rule of thumb you can use to guide your spending without a lot of effort.
Topics:
Starting Out Financially

How the Equifax data breach affects you

This data breach affects everyone. Why? Because identity thieves are opportunistic, and they’re using the situation to trick even more people into sharing their sensitive data.
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Privacy & Security

How to answer the big holiday question

It’s that time of the year again. Ornaments are covering store shelves, and people everywhere are starting to ask the question.
Topics:
Starting Out Financially

What to get your grandkids for the holidays

The best gifts are both meaningful and fun. These ideas can help you make the holidays memorable at any age.
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Community

The 4 Cs of mortgage lending

Your ability to get a mortgage depends on four primary factors: your credit history, financial capacity, available capital, and collateral.
Topics:
Owning a Home

What to expect on closing day

Closing day is the last big hoop you’ll need to jump through on your way to homeownership.
Topics:
Owning a Home

When home bidding wars take an emotional toll

If you’re having trouble finding—and winning—your dream home, you’re not alone. Buying a home is an emotional roller coaster
Topics:
Owning a Home

6 ways to protect your privacy while mobile banking

When you log into mobile banking, you’re opening a channel to some of your most sensitive data. Not to mention all of your money. So it’s important to safeguard your privacy.
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Privacy & Security