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Home Equity Line of Credit, HELOC, Is on the Rebound
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One of the financial instruments that helped...
Why College Is Still Worth the Time and Cost
Is college still worth the time and cost? You may not think that it is
Gerald Morales
5 Little-Known Facts About Credit Cards
We all use credit cards, but often feed into common practices without questioning them. Here are five credit card facts you never knew.
Katherine Muniz
Capital One's Free Credit Tracker Tool
Capital One will join some of the largest U.S. credit card issuers in providing a free...
As Life Changes, So Should Your Banking Services
Whether you’re a newly married couple looking to buy your first home, a recent...
Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Tips You Should Know
What is an IRA? Tips about IRAs, the difference between Roth and traditional, how to save money on taxes deferred through individual retirement accounts.
Shirley Pulawski
Why Your Bank Can Take Your Savings to Pay a Loan
In your bank's account agreements, it reserves the right of setoff -- they can use your deposits to pay for loans that you also have with the bank.
Simon Zhen
How to Avoid Email Scams This Tax Season
Not many people like tax season. It can be stressful, complicated, and financially...
What Happens to Your Bank Account When You Die?
Although no one wants to think about death -- it’s important to be financially...
How to Deal With Out-Of-Network Medical Costs
Receiving medical care from a doctor that’s out of your insurance plan's network can be costly. Here are tips to help you pay for out-of-network care.
Daryl Paranada
6 Money Issues That Can Hurt Your Marriage
Here are six of the top marriage destroying money issues and how to resolve them.
Katherine Muniz
The 8 Safest Banks With an Extra Account Protection
All banks offer some form of protection against theft. However, some banks have...
5 Reasons You Should Consider Attending A Community College
Statistics from the Labor Department show that people with a college degree have a...
Denied a Checking Account? Here's What to Do
What to do when you are denied a checking account or your application for a checking or savings account is rejected. how to dispute errors and get checking.
Shirley Pulawski
How to Allocate Your Finances for the Year
People who are unsure how to allocate their money are going to want to read this article to get an insight on budgeting strategies.
Gerald Morales
What to Do If Your Financial Advisor or Accountant Dies
What would you do if your financial advisor or accountant suddenly died? Would you...
Can You Claim a Broke Boyfriend or Girlfriend on Your Taxes?
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Don’t miss out on the...
What Foreigners Should Know About Buying U.S. Real Estate
Buying a home in the U.S. can be confusing, especially if you're foreign. Here are tips for foreign home buyers when considering buying a home in the U.S.
Daryl Paranada
Tax Deduction Guide: Contractors vs. Employees
Information in this tax deduction guide describes deductions that can be made by independent contractors and solid employees.
Katherine Muniz
8 Financial Issues to Watch Out for In a Relationship
Think back to when you first started dating. What were the deal breakers -- the...
8 Ways to Use Your Tax Refund Wisely
Tax time is right around the corner, and anyone anticipating a refund has probably...
10 Biggest IRS Audit Triggers
The IRS only investigates about 0.6% of tax returns. These red flags increase your chances of being audited. Find out what they are.
Daryl Paranada
Bank vs. Retailers: Who’s Responsible for Protecting Your Data?
Banks and retailers are looking to blame each other for the recent data breaches that have compromised millions of consumers' debit and credit cards.
Simon Zhen
How Student Loan Debt Can Affect a Mortgage Application
Could student loan debt be holding back many Americans from getting approved for a...
3 Ways to Avoid Paying for Mortgage Insurance
If at all possible, you want to avoid mortgage insurance, because it can add...
5 Facts You Should Know About Mortgages
Mortgage facts are essential to understand when you apply for a home loan. Here are five mortgage facts you should know that will save money buying a home.
Paul M.J. Suchecki
How to Financially Prepare for Death
Preparing your finances for death isn’t an easy topic to think or talk about, but it’s an important one. Here are a few tips to help.
Daryl Paranada
What are Closing Costs on a Home Purchase?
Closing costs are fees due prior to transfer of title to you that are in addition...
When to Consider an Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
Adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, are generally unpopular compared to fixed-rate...
15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgage: Which Is Right for You?
15-Year Mortgage 30-Year Mortgage; A 30 gives lower monthly payments, you pay a full point more in interest over the course of loan. Here are the numbers
Paul M.J. Suchecki