Home Equity
How Do I Know If I Passed My Background Check?
Are nerves getting the best of you when it comes down to knowing if you passed your background check? We'll talk about the basics of background checks, how they work, how long they take, and what to do if you don't pass your background check.
A reputable firm needs to run a background check to verify the information you have provided and ensure you fit the role you are applying for. Of course, something so crucial can make you anxious as you wait for the background check process to complete.
If you have recently entered the workforce, you might wonder about the procedure and ask yoursel...
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Home Buying
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Mortgage Refinance
Ready to Refinance? Here's How to Get the Lowest Rate Possible
Unlock the key to your credit score and save big.
Home Buying
Beware the Mortgage Closing Scam
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Mortgage Refinance
Need Mortgage Refi Advice but Not Sure Where to Turn? Try Warren Buffett!
Buffett chimes in on mortgage refi boom with words of wisdom.
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Money Right, Sleep Tight: 5 Tips to Destress Your Finances
Many people lose sleep worrying about money, while others practice these five strategies.
Home Equity
Homeowners Find Themselves Sitting on a Fortune
The time to cash out is right now.
Solar News
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.
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Solar News
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How solar energy managed to thrive in a tumultuous year full of challenges.
Solar News
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America installed 4.5 GW of utility-scale solar in 2019, bringing the country's cumulative capacity to 29 GW.
Energy Saving Tips
Use These 6 Household Appliances Smarter for Lower Energy Bills
Many people are more familiar with the settings on their smartphone than their household appliances, but smarter use of your appliances will lower your energy bills.
Energy Saving Tips
5 Energy-Saving Tips for the Holidays
Combat a rise in energy expenses while spending time with your loved ones.
Solar News
Continued Strong, Growing Support for Renewable Energy, With a Generation Gap
Most Americans favor expanding our renewable energy sources, with the under-40 set most keen, surveys show.
Solar Basics
Should You Buy a Home With Solar Panels?
What you need to know about buying a house with a renewable energy system.
Solar News
Oil Companies Blend Renewable Energy Into the Mix
Profit and predictability drive a growing investment by Big Oil in solar, wind, and other green resources.
Solar News
Clean Energy Jobs Pay Better
Jobs in clean energy pay much more than average and, after the pandemic, are likely to recover quicker than fossil fuel jobs.
