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Education
All about Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
Discover Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI): it protects lenders with <20% down payment. Understand costs & implications for informed financial decisions.
Education
What to Consider Financially As A First-Time Homebuyer
Important financial considerations for first-time homebuyers to ensure a successful and informed home purchase. Topics include determining affordability, understanding the costs of homeownership, focusing on credit score, getting pre-approved for a mortgage, preparing for disappointments, and the significance of home inspections.
Education
Mortgages 101: Getting Started on The Path to Homeownership
Learn the essential steps to navigate the mortgage process and secure a home loan. Understand different types of mortgages, qualifying for the best rates, and important considerations before closing on a property.
Education
What You Need to Know About Paying For College
Discover essential insights on paying for college and managing student loans. Learn how to minimize debt, consider future income, and navigate federal and private loan options.
Education
A Primer On Buying Your First (Or Fourth) Car
Learn the essentials of buying your first or fourth car in this comprehensive guide. From online research to negotiation tips, get expert advice for a smart purchase.
Retirement
When Should You Take Social Security?
Filing for Social Security benefits a few years early may seem like a good idea at first. But be careful!
Savings
How To “Trick” Yourself Into Saving More
With inflation high and money tight for so many of us, there’s never been a better time to re-examine how we’re managing our finances and to make some moves to save more.
Retirement
How Much Should You Save For Retirement?
In a perfect world, you would start saving for retirement with your very first paycheck and keep at it until the day you left your job some 40 years later.
Retirement
The Basics of Retirement Accounts
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the menu in a diner? One that goes on and on for pages — offering you everything from breakfast to dinner, 24-hours of the day?
Tax Tips
How to Prepare For Next Year’s Tax Season Now
Put a simple plan in place now to make sure you are as prepared as possible for next year’s tax season.