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Home Equity Evolution: A Fresh Approach to Funding Life's Biggest Needs
Homeowners leverage their home equity through various strategies, such as HELOCs or reverse mortgages. A newer option: Shared equity models. How do those work, and what are the pros and cons?
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Your Home + Your IRA = Your Long-Term Care Solution
If you're worried that long-term care costs will drain your retirement savings, consider a personalized retirement plan that could solve your problem.
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Student Loan Delinquencies Are Hurting Credit Scores — Even for Parents and Grandparents
Millions of borrowers are falling behind on student loan payments, triggering steep credit score drops. If you or your family carry student debt, here's what you need to know now.
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A Financial Expert's Tips for Lending Money to Family and Friends
What starts as a lifeline can turn into a minefield if the borrower ghosts the lender. Following these three steps can help you avoid family feuds over funds.
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How to Thaw a Credit Freeze — and Why You Would
As you shop for a loan or credit card, you must open up access to your credit reports.
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DIY Credit Protection: Four Low-Cost Ways to Monitor Your Score and Prevent Identity Theft
credit & debt Here's how to keep your credit intact without breaking the bank.
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Going to College? How to Navigate the Financial Planning
College decisions this year seem even more complex than usual, including determining whether a school is a 'financial fit.' Here's how to find your way.
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What Is a Good Credit Score?
Having a good credit score can save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars on credit cards, mortgages and other loans.
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How Inflation Affects Your Finances and How to Stay Ahead
The cost of goods and services is certain to rise over time, making it essential to have a financial plan that will help you keep pace.
