Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Early or Invest?
Paying off your mortgage is a very common financial goal. After all, it would feel amazing to no longer send hundreds (even thousands) of dollars to the bank each month.... Read More
Get the Lowdown on Calculating Mortgage Payments
When my husband and I moved into our first home, we were excited. No more crabby landlords or broken plumbing that sat for weeks on end before the repairman could... Read More
How Much House Can I Afford? Crunching the Numbers
Owning a home is a huge part of the traditional American dream. Buying one has become easier recently, thanks to nearly record-low interest rates on 30-year fixed mortgages. If you’re... Read More
Building a House From Scratch: Our 4 Top Considerations
My wife and I have bought two homes so far. Now we’re about to get our third place, and this time we’re building a house from scratch. But there are... Read More
WTF Is a Reverse Mortgage?
If you watch late-night television, there’s a strong chance you’ve seen ads with Hollywood B-listers touting reverse mortgages as the new wonder tool for home-owning retirees who need to increase... Read More
Get the Facts: What You Need to Know About Homeowners Insurance
Whether you rent or own, you should have insurance. As a homeowner, your mortgage lender will require you to have an insurance policy to protect your property value. And as... Read More
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