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Mortgage Refi vs. Personal Loan to Escape Credit Card Debt

What are the pros and cons of these two popular debt consolidation strategies?

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Updated Aug. 2022Credit cards are remarkably versatile and convenient ways to buy things. Is it possible to live without one nowadays? Probably, but we'd rather not try, especially since we can carry around our card virtually on our phone's digital wallet or stored in an online retail account, like Amazon. From online shopping to checking into hote...
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A mortgage cosigner could mean better terms and interest rates for the primary borrower, but how is the cosigner affected?
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Act Now to Avoid the Adverse Market Refinance Fee

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How Home Buying Is Different Right Now

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Impressive Solar Ground Frameworks

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What's the Federal Solar Tax Credit?

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The Secret to Comparing Solar Quotes

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