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How to Rebuild After a Natural Disaster

Steps to take to help you financially recover.

Recovering from a natural disaster is never easy, but help is within reach. Here’s how to take steps toward rebuilding...

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Home Improvement: Do It Yourself or Hire a Pro?

Learn what projects you can tackle yourself and when you should call in the pros.

HGTV remodeling shows have inspired countless homeowners to give their houses a facelift, with $544.6 billion spent on home renovations...

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How to Deal with Your Adult Children Moving Back Home

(And set them up for financial success.)

First it was the Great Recession, then it was the coronavirus pandemic driving grown children back into the family nest....

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12 Ways to Save Money on Back-to-School Shopping

Practical tips to combat the rising cost of school supplies.

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What’s the Purpose of a Loan Subordination Agreement?

Refinancing your home? Your lender may require a loan subordination agreement.

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How Much Money Does It Take to Move Out of Your Parents’ House?

Calculate the costs associated with being on your own.

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More Than a Mortgage Payment: Additional Costs of Owning a Home

From property taxes to sewage fees, we lay out 10 extra costs that may take you by surprise.

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Mortgage and HELOC Applications: What’s the Difference?

Understand what’s required when applying for either a mortgage or a HELOC and what happens next.

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