AJ Smith

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mortgages

Should You Consider Buying a Short Sale?

A short sale, where the lender accepts less for the house than the mortgage balance, can be a good value, but there are drawbacks as well.

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Personal Finance

How to Be Smart About Being Your Own Boss

If you're self-employed, there's no employer to help you plan for taxes or retirement -- or even to tell you how much money you'll make next month.

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Personal Finance

5 Tips for Being a Smarter Renter

Being a renter doesn't tie you down like being a homeowner would, but thinking long term can help you save money. Here are some tips for renters.

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mortgages

How Buying a Home Can Come Back to Haunt You

Homebuying is often a good thing, but some scenarios make buyer's remorse a lot more likely. If any of these apply to you, think twice before purchasing.

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mortgages

A Simple Timeline for Buying a Home

If you're thinking about buying a home, you may wish you knew exactly what you'll need to do and when before you buy a home.

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Personal Loans

3 Money Tips for New College Grads

If you're just starting out in the 'real world,' after college, be sure you stay on top of 3 aspects of being on your own that need careful attention.

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mortgages

The Most Important Factors to Selling Your Home

Home prices are finally on the rise, so you may be tempted to put yours on the market. If you're ready to sell your home, be sure you know what buyers want.

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