Mortgages
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Is It Better to Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest?
Determine if paying off your mortgage early is a wise decision for you.
By Ameriprise Financial 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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A Different Way to Approach Your Mortgage in Retirement
Conventional wisdom says don't carry any mortgage into retirement, and if you can manage that debt-free feat, good for you. But there are other options.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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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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Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level Since April 2023. Should You Refinance?
Mortgage rates drop to 6.34%, the lowest level they've been in over a year.
By Erin Bendig Published
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Zombie Mortgages Come Back to Haunt Property Owners
mortgages Here’s what to do if a letter from a law firm arrives out of the blue to warn you that you could lose your house over a mortgage you thought was long dead.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Last updated
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Rising Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Can Make This Insurance More Relevant
It's been hard to avoid private mortgage insurance in an era of rising home prices and higher mortgage rates.
By Ella Vincent Published
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What Home Equity Is and Why It's a Valuable Long-Term Investment
Understanding what home equity is and why it's such a valued long-term investment.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Retired and 'Stuck' With a Mortgage Below 4%? You Have Options
You may feel like a mortgage prisoner, but your options may be more doable than you think.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published