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4 ways owning a home helps you financially

In all, buying a home is a great financial move. Once you get past the initial expenses, you’ll get to enjoy a whole host of benefits homeownership brings.
Topics:
Owning a Home
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The lowdown on robo-advisors

While the trend toward digital investing and advice appears unstoppable, investors continue to have mixed feelings about the robo-investing movement.
Topics:
Retirement Planning
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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
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How to read your credit report

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