Mortgage Refinance
So We've Reached Grid Parity. What's Ahead?
Now that cities can build solar fields for no more money than coal plants, advances will accelerate.
Proponents of renewable energy have long made the case that although upfront costs might be higher, green is the way to go for a cleaner, more sustainable future. But coal powerplants were cheaper to build, and bean counters often go with whatever's cheaper in the short term.
There was no getting around it: Coal simply cost less. Or at least it use...
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Mortgage Refinance
Inflation, Skyrocketing Rates, Fed Rate Hikes Oh My!
Between inflation and the latest fed rate hikes, should you consider home refinancing?
Household Finances
The Only Times You Should Close a Credit Card (and How to Do It Right)
Close a credit card only for a good reason, and do it this way.
Mortgage Refinance
Mortgage Refi vs. Personal Loan to Escape Credit Card Debt
What are the pros and cons of these two popular debt consolidation strategies?
Getting Started
Choosing the Right Loan Product
So many options are out there, but one loan product is the best fit for you.
Home Improvement
Wondering What a Bathroom Renovation Costs?
A cash-out refinance could be the key to covering the whole thing.
Home Loan
15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgage: Making the Choice
No one has a crystal ball to see 15 years ahead, much less 30, but if your income is strong and stable, a larger monthly payment will get you to the finish line sooner.
Getting Started
Figure Your DTI in 3 Easy Steps
You should know your DTI when you shop for a loan just like you know your size when you shop for shoes.
Mortgage News
Economists Predict the Buyers Market Will Reach All 50 States by Month’s End
As housing prices tumble from coast to coast, the time to negotiate is now.
Mortgage Refinance
Finally Enough Cash
Surging home values draw more to the cash-out refinance.
Buying a Home
Solid Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
7 pieces of proven advice for tackling this milestone event.
Refinancing
3 Good Uses of a Cash-Out Refi
A cash-out refi can supercharge your mortgage with a new low interest rate and line your pockets too, but this is not mad money.
Buying a Home
How Much Should You Save for a Down Payment?
We all know money talks. Here's what your down payment says to lenders.
Fundamentals
Learning Center: Mortgage Myths Debunked
Some of what you have heard about home loans simply isn't true.
Fundamentals
Learning Center: Popular Loan Products at a Glance
Learn about the major choices because one kind of mortgage is the best fit for you.
Solar News
Revealed: World's Biggest Solar Battery
Record-breaking storage technology extends the viability of utility-scale solar after dark.
Solar News
Will Biden’s Plan Really Cut 30% Off the Cost of Solar?
The White House claims Build Back Better will do just that.
Solar Basics
Can You Add a Battery to Your Existing Solar Energy System?
Everything you need to know about adding a battery after the fact.
Energy Saving Tips
4 Little Projects to Cut Energy Costs Throughout the House
Green guru shares money-saving tips from basement to attic.
Green Living
Is 2022 the Year of Going Off-Grid With Solar?
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make it happen.
