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home Buying your first home can be daunting. Here are four things you need to do years before you start house-hunting to prepare financially for the biggest purchase of your life.

By Andrea Browne Taylor

Home sellers may see big changes next year following $1.8B guilty verdict against brokerages that inflated home sales commissions.

By Joey Solitro

The mortgage market was profoundly affected by high interest rates last year, a trend that is likely to continue given this year's rate increases, CFPB director says.

By Joey Solitro

Rocket Visa Signature credit card grants rewards points that can be redeemed and used toward a down payment or to pay off mortgage principal.

By Donna LeValley

Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy and stores are closing. Here's what to know about shopping for deals and using coupons.

By Collette Reitz

The latest study from the National Association of Realtors finds that millennials are no longer the largest generation of homebuyers, and have been overtaken by baby boomers.

By Erin Bendig

social security Just because you don't bring home a paycheck doesn't mean you're not working. A stay-at-home parent can get a Social Security check just like any other worker. Here's how.

By Mike Piershale, ChFC

gadgets Innovations ranging from voice-activated faucets to robotic lawn mowers can easily boost your home’s IQ—and create more free time for you.

By Daniel Bortz

Basics Service workers deserve special recognition for the help they provide during COVID. That makes holiday tipping all the more important this year.

By Emma Patch