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Mortgage Rates Are Rising: What Homeowners Should Do NowMortgage rates have climbed above 7%, cooling demand. Here's what homeowners considering refinancing, downsizing or a new mortgage should know.
By Choncé Maddox
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How to Recover From Financial Setbacks: A Quick GuideIt takes courage to accept financial problems and identify what's wrong. The good news? You don't have to solve everything overnight, and you can start small.
By Alex Duffy
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How Strategic Debt Can Help You Build WealthDebt can be a tool for long-term financial well-being. Loans for education, business expansion or high-interest consolidation can help you build wealth.
By David Kimball
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Dave Ramsey Calls Out These 5 Money Mistakes. Are You Guilty?Debt doesn't happen overnight. Dave Ramsey points to several common habits that can make it harder to get ahead financially.
By Sean Jackson
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6 Really Old Money Lessons That Are Still Relevant TodayWhile the world has evolved over the past 250 years, these financial principles from the founding fathers still offer a playbook for building wealth today.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert
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How to Pick Your Next Remodeling Project as Renovations BoomThinking about remodeling? Here's how to pick the right project and nab the best price.
By Beth Braverman
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A New Kind of HELOC Lets Homeowners Fund Remodels on Their TermsFinance home upgrades gradually, using the equity you already have.
By Carla Ayers
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Would Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Curb Consumer Debt?Credit card interest rates are at high levels right now, but would capping rates at 10% for a year really help those struggling with debt?
By Chris Berkel, Investment Adviser
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These 2 Books on Money Could Cure Your Financial PessimismReading Joseph Moore's new book, How to Get Rich in American History, as well as Cosmo DeStefano's Wealth Your Way, could help you achieve financial freedom.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
