Refinancing
News, insights and expert analysis on refinancing from the team at Kiplinger.
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5 Action Strategies for Financial Independence
retirement Even those close to retirement can make a few simple moves to secure their futures. From HSAs to creative mortgage-payoff plans, every little bit helps.
By Brad Rosley, CFP
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10 Great Tiny Homes for Retirees
home For retirees looking to undergo extreme downsizing, a tiny home might be the answer.
By Andrea Browne Taylor
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7 Habits of People With Excellent Credit Scores
credit score Want to improve your credit score?
By Lisa Gerstner
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Mortgage Interest Tax Deductions May Get Extra Scrutiny This Year
taxes A newly designed Form 1098 gives the IRS more information, so be prepared to defend your deduction.
By Charles Benway, CPA, CFP
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The Outlook for Mortgages, 2017
real estate Mortgage credit remains tight with the best rates available only to those with stellar credit scores.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein
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When to Get Private Mortgage Insurance Dropped
real estate PMI must be cancelled automatically when the loan’s balance reaches 78% of the home’s original value, but you may be able to drop it sooner.
By Kimberly Lankford
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It Just Got a Bit Easier to Buy a Higher-Priced Home
real estate The limits on conforming home loans have risen for the first time in 10 years.
By Patricia Mertz Esswein
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How Home Buyers Can Tap an IRA Penalty Free
IRAs You can withdraw money from your retirement savings to pay for a house, but the rules are different for Roth and traditional IRAs.
By Kimberly Lankford
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Tax Tip for Your 2016 Return: Write Off Home Refinancing Points
Feature Get a tax break when you refinance your mortgage.
By Kevin McCormally
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