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Plan to Start Repaying Student Loans
Plan to Start Repaying Student Loans
The pandemic-era pause on student loan repayments is scheduled to end September 30. If you can’t afford payments, you have options.
July 29, 2021
9 Things You Must Know About Retiring to Arizona
9 Things You Must Know About Retiring to Arizona
The Grand Canyon State offers so much more than that gorgeous hole in the ground. Check out whether you'd like to spend your golden years in this sout…
July 2, 2021
This Hot Housing Market with Daniel Bortz
This Hot Housing Market with Daniel Bortz
Home sales and prices have been on a tear and are forecast to continue to rise in 2021. Whether you're hoping to sell, buy or refi, contributing write…
March 31, 2021
Tap Home Equity for Extra Income
Tap Home Equity for Extra Income
Home is where the heart is, but it’s also a source of regular income for many retirees.
March 25, 2021
9 Ways to Raise Cash Quickly
9 Ways to Raise Cash Quickly
The $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package is providing a $1,200 check for millions of Americans.
May 6, 2020
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret Forever
16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret Forever
From saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways retirees -- and those planning for retirement -- can sabotage t…
April 10, 2020
Hey, Retirees: Looking for a Tax-Free Source of Income?
Hey, Retirees: Looking for a Tax-Free Source of Income?
In challenging times, federally insured home equity conversion mortgages offer an outside-the-box income option for those 62 and older.
April 8, 2020
The Pandemic Gives Borrowers a Break on Rates
The Pandemic Gives Borrowers a Break on Rates
Low rates reduce the cost of mortgages and other loans.
April 3, 2020
11 Ways the CARES Act and Other Government Measures Could Help You in 2020
11 Ways the CARES Act and Other Government Measures Could Help You in 2020
Hopefully, the CARES Act and other coronavirus stimulus measures will get the U.S. economy back on track. Some of the changes made could improve your …
March 31, 2020
Low Interest Rates Reduce the Cost of Mortgages
Low Interest Rates Reduce the Cost of Mortgages
Interest rate reductions triggered by the coronavirus crisis can create money-saving opportunities for mortgage shoppers.
March 26, 2020
11 Coronavirus Stimulus Measures That Could Help You in 2020
11 Coronavirus Stimulus Measures That Could Help You in 2020
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is crushing the U.S.
March 26, 2020
7 Habits of People With Excellent Credit Scores
7 Habits of People With Excellent Credit Scores
Want to improve your credit score?
March 12, 2020
7 Ways to Retire Without a Mortgage
7 Ways to Retire Without a Mortgage
Admit it: Whether you're 35 or 65, the prospect of retiring without a mortgage is an attractive one.
November 22, 2019
Using a Construction Loan to Build Your Retirement Dream Home
Using a Construction Loan to Build Your Retirement Dream Home
Construction loans operate a little differently than a typical home mortgage, so you need to know a couple of things: like what's the difference betwe…
October 24, 2019
10 Reasons You Will Never Get Out of Debt
10 Reasons You Will Never Get Out of Debt
Buried under a pile of past-due bills? Follow these tips to pay off what you owe and get yourself back on firm financial footing.
October 23, 2019
How You Can 'TAP' into Home Equity to Help Keep Your Retirement Stable
How You Can 'TAP' into Home Equity to Help Keep Your Retirement Stable
When used judiciously, a home equity line of credit, or HELOC, can be a tool to help retirees control their taxes and can serve as a potential backsto…
October 8, 2019
Unconventional Mortgage Loans Are Making a Comeback
Unconventional Mortgage Loans Are Making a Comeback
Lenders are making it easier to get loans, but a repeat of the housing crisis isn’t in the cards.
October 3, 2019
Should a Widow Pay Off Her Mortgage?
Should a Widow Pay Off Her Mortgage?
For some people who lose their spouse, it could make perfect sense. For others, not so much. Here's how to judge what could be a prudent approach in t…
September 5, 2019
Tips for Dealing with Debt in Retirement
Tips for Dealing with Debt in Retirement
Savvy financial moves and strategic belt-tightening can tame even the most fearsome debt loads and help put retirees' golden years back in the black.
August 30, 2019
Now Is a Good Time to Refinance
Now Is a Good Time to Refinance
You may benefit even if you can’t reduce your mortgage rate by a full percentage point.
August 1, 2019
The Bank of Mom and Pop: The Benefits Afforded by Intrafamily Lending
The Bank of Mom and Pop: The Benefits Afforded by Intrafamily Lending
Sometimes skipping the costs and hassles of commercial bank loans can make perfect sense, saving the borrower some money and helping the lender with t…
July 3, 2019
What You Need to Know About the Shadow Banking System Now
What You Need to Know About the Shadow Banking System Now
There's a chance that you may have a loan with a "shadow bank" and not even know it. What exactly are shadow banks, and what risks and rewards do they…
June 21, 2019
Reverse Mortgage Borrowers Face New Financial Test
Reverse Mortgage Borrowers Face New Financial Test
For the first time, borrowers will have to prove they can handle the ongoing property costs to qualify for a reverse mortgage.
June 11, 2019
Smart Ways to Give (or Lend) Money to Family
Smart Ways to Give (or Lend) Money to Family
Keep good records, and don’t hand over money you can’t afford to lose.
June 6, 2019
Zillow Moves to Improve Home Price Estimates
Zillow Moves to Improve Home Price Estimates
First free online home pricing site aims to tweak its accuracy and avoid unrealistic expectations of homeowners.
April 9, 2019
9 Ways to Get Extra Cash From Your House
9 Ways to Get Extra Cash From Your House
If you're a homeowner looking to rake in some extra money, whether to fund a much-needed renovation or to afford a much-needed dream vacation, don't d…
April 2, 2019