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The Right Way to Help a Family Member Buy a Home
If you plan to help your family member purchase a home, take heed: Transferring money among different bank accounts is going to make their homebuying process stickier. Furthermore, if you’re unable...
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The Secret Life of Your Car’s VIN
Your car’s vehicle identification number, commonly known as a VIN, may look like a meaningless string of random numbers and letters. But together those 17 digits make up an impressive one-of-a-kind...
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5 Signs You Can Retire Early
While you’re at work, it can be comforting to dream about the possibility of retirement — planning the activities, calculating how much savings you need to retire and beginning the countdown. But...
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Which monthly bills affect your credit score? Most people don’t know
Here’s the truth about your credit score: There are more things that can hurt it than help it, and there’s some confusion about how that works. A recent survey from TransUnion asked consumers about a...
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How to Plan for Your Child’s College Costs
Raising children is expensive, especially if you plan (or hope!) to pay for their college education. We all know the best way to put yourself in a position to help your child with higher education...
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8 Ways to Bounce Back From Financial Disaster
These are uncertain times. Jobs aren’t as dependable as they once were, and a serious illness can devastate your finances. Even people who are well prepared can make mistakes or encounter misfortunes...
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7 Signs You Need a New Roof
If you think you might need a new roof, the first place to check isn’t your home exterior—it’s your attic. So arm yourself with a flashlight and climb up under the eaves. Look for beams of light...
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7 simple social skills that will make you more likable
Being likable is entirely under your control. All it takes is the ability to pick up a few key social skills that build emotional intelligence. Here are seven simple ways to start crafting a...
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How to Determine Your Monthly Housing Budget
What measures determine home affordability? Mortgage lenders have traditionally expected borrowers to have a housing expense ratio of 28% or less. The housing expense ratio is an indication of a...
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How Sleep (or Lack of It) Can Affect Your Bottom Line
Money never sleeps. However, you should, especially if you want to keep your fiscal health. Just one night’s lost sleep can cost you a bundle. “You need good self-control to make good financial...
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