Mortgage Refinance
The 3 Biggest Energy Hogs in a Typical Home and What You Can Do About It
Electricity is America's number one power source, so where is most of the juice going in your home?
Some equipment in the home is sneaky about its energy consumption. Energy vampires, they are called. Think of all the devices that never really turn off despite having an Off button. They sip from the power source 24/7.
However, if this is your first time assessing your home's energy use, you want to start with the big, obvious consumers, the "...
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Mortgage Refinance
Tax Deductions and Your Mortgage Refinance
Refinanced in 2020? Here's what you need to know about tax deductions!
Mortgage Refinance
Experts Urge People to Switch to 15-Year Fixed, and Here's Why
Combine a shorter term with one of today's low refi rates and you get a double dose of savings.
Mortgage Refinance
The Relationship Between Equity and Refinancing
What happens to your hard-earned equity when you replace your mortgage contract?
Home Buying
Discount Points vs. More Money Down: The Best Use of Your Cash
Common sense says to put as much money down on a home as you can afford, but the power of discount points is undeniable.
Mortgage Refinance
3 Ways You Can Speed Up Your Mortgage Refi
Due to the soaring popularity of refinancing, the process can drag, but here are ways to accelerate it.
Mortgage Refinance
Mortgage Interest Rates Over Time
6-year data that could help you make smart money moves.
Mortgage Refinance
Don't Believe These 3 Popular Money Myths
Doing so could cost you big!
Home Improvement
Don't Lose 10% of Your Home's Value: Spring Maintenance Checklist
Spring is the ideal season to retain or renew your home's value through these mostly DIY-friendly tasks.
Getting Started
3 Important Money-Management Lessons to Teach Your Kids
How to set your children up for financial success.
Mortgage Refinance
More Things People Wish They'd Known About Refinancing
Continued: By focusing on lowering their payment, some refi customers lose sight of these other effects of a mortgage refinance.
Home Loan
The Pros and Cons of Popular Mortgage Payment Options
Personal check? Online payment service? Credit card? What's the best way to pay installments?
Mortgage Refinance
Is Refinancing Worth the Effort for Just a 1% Lower Rate?
As rates drop, here's what to consider before you make the most popular mortgage move.
Getting Started
All Points Bulletin: What Are Points When It Comes to Mortgages?
What are buying points and discount points? Is refinancing different from purchasing? You have questions, so we get right to the point.
Mortgage Refinance
Cash-Out Refinance Eligibility Requirements
Cash-out refi options at a glance. Which do you qualify for?
Mortgage Refinance
Mortgage Refinance Checklist #2: Does It Make Financial Sense?
Sometimes fees and penalties mean that you barely break even with a refi, so you definitely want the numbers on your side before getting started.
Household Finances
9 Easy Ways to Save Money During COVID-19
Employed or not, here's how to get the most bang for your buck!
Home Buying
Things to Consider Before You Try House Flipping
Learn the best advice from experienced house flippers because it's not as easy as it looks on TV.
Mortgage Refinance
5 Fantastic Cash-Out Refinance Home Improvement Projects
High ROI upgrades to tackle with your influx of cash.
Mortgage Refinance
Cash-Out Refinance vs. Home Equity Loan
Which route is right for your cash needs?
