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mortgages

Do You Have to Get a 30-Year Mortgage?

Choosing a home is a lot more exciting than choosing a mortgage, but choosing the right mortgage term can have a big impact on your other financial goals.

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mortgages

The 5 Most Annoying Things About Buying a Home

Buying a home is a multistep process, and first-timers in particular may be surprised by some of the homebuying hurdles that come before closing.

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Personal Finance

4 Lessons Baseball Can Teach You About Money

America's favorite pastime has some financial wisdom to offer if you pay attention — here are some money lessons from baseball.

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Personal Finance

4 Ways to Cut the Cost of Life Insurance

You want to have enough life insurance, but you have to be able to afford it, too. Here's how to pay the least for the coverage you need.

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mortgages

The 5 Most Common Refinancing Questions, Answered

If you're thinking of refinancing your mortgage, it's important to be clear on what your goals are, and what a refi is likely to cost — or save — you.

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Personal Loans

How to Take the Misery Out of Saving for Retirement

The day you no longer need to work for a living may seem distant, but saving for it may pinch right now. How do you motivate yourself to do it?

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Personal Finance

What to Do With Old Savings Bonds

If you've run across an old savings bond in your spring cleaning, what should you do with it? How do you know what it's worth?

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Personal Finance

8 Things to Consider When Choosing a Checking Account

If you're looking to open a checking account, how do you decide which one is going to be the best fit for you? Here are features to consider.

AJ Smith