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Low Interest Rates Reduce the Cost of Mortgages
real estate Interest rate reductions triggered by the coronavirus crisis can create money-saving opportunities for mortgage shoppers.
By Mark Solheim • Published
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7 Ways to Retire Without a Mortgage
retirement Admit it: Whether you're 35 or 65, the prospect of retiring without a mortgage is an attractive one.
By Michael DeSenne • Last updated
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Using a Construction Loan to Build Your Retirement Dream Home
retirement 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 between a construction-to-permanent loan and a stand-alone construction loan.
By Rick Bechtel • Published
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10 Reasons You Will Never Get Out of Debt
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.
By Cameron Huddleston • Last updated
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How You Can 'TAP' into Home Equity to Help Keep Your Retirement Stable
real estate 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 backstop when unexpected expenses hit.
By Pete Lang, Investment Adviser Representative • Published
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Unconventional Mortgage Loans Are Making a Comeback
loans Lenders are making it easier to get loans, but a repeat of the housing crisis isn’t in the cards.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein • Published
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Should a Widow Pay Off Her Mortgage?
real estate 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 this stressful and confusing time.
By Michael Aloi, CFP® • Published
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Tips for Dealing with Debt in Retirement
debt 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.
By Eleanor Laise • Published
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Now Is a Good Time to Refinance
interest rates You may benefit even if you can’t reduce your mortgage rate by a full percentage point.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein • Published