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Before Buying Your First Home, Get These Three Ducks in a Row
With mortgage rates higher than we're used to, making sure you can comfortably afford to buy your first home is more important than ever.
By David W. Johnston, CFP® Published
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Why a 15-Year Mortgage Could Be the Key to a Larger Nest Egg
Your mortgage payments would be higher, yes, but you'd save quite a lot on interest and be mortgage-free 15 years sooner, freeing assets for other investments.
By Dave Liniger Published
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Ten Tax Breaks for Homeowners and Homebuyers
Homeownership Owning (or buying) a home is expensive. But there are some tax breaks for homeowners that can help you recoup some of those costs.
By Rocky Mengle Last updated
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What to Expect When Applying for a Mortgage Loan
real estate Before you can apply for a mortgage loan and buy your dream home, there's a good bit of preparation to be done.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Four Things to Consider Before Giving Your Kid a Down Payment
Younger generations sometimes face an uphill battle to buy their first home. Here’s how to decide if you can help — or if you should.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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The 25 Cheapest Places to Live: U.S. Cities Edition
places to live Have a look at the cheapest places to live in America for city dwellers. Is one of the cheapest places to live in the U.S. right for you?
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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10 Cheapest Small Towns to Live In
real estate The cheapest small towns might not be for everyone, but their charms can make them the best places to live for plenty of folks.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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How to Help Your Children Buy a Home
If you want to help your children buy a home your options range from family loans to outright gifts.
By Emma Patch Last updated
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7 Places to Buy a Vacation Home Safe From Climate Risks
Seven places where you can buy a vacation home that will stay safer from climate risks like hurricanes and wildfires.
By Becca van Sambeck Last updated