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Home Buying
Before You Buy: Calculating the Real Value of a Home
How one calculates the value of a home says a lot about how we view this quintessential, property-based piece of the American Dream.
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Budgeting
How Can I Build Credit in College?
Many students use credit cards to help build credit while they’re in college. In turn, this gives them an early start. Additionally, these tools can make your transition to post-graduation life smoother and easier. For example, an investment in a credit card security deposit can yield fruitful results down the road. Because of this, you may qualify for a mortgage…
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How to Find Cheap Wi-Fi Plans
Thanks to the rapid spread of digitalization, people can easily shop for competitive and cheap Wi-Fi plans. Moreover, cable companies aren’t the only ones who offer these services. Phone providers, amongst others, allow you to lower your average internet bill and pick between different cheap internet deals. However, cable corporations still have a strong monopoly, even though it is diminishing.…
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Home Buying
Surprise! 6 Extra First Time Home Buyer Expenses You Might Not Know About
First time home buying comes with a lot of preparation. There’s way more to buying a home than simply saving up enough money for a down payment and getting approval for a mortgage loan. If you’re a first-time home buyer, you might be surprised to find out just how many out of pocket expenses there are when you buy a…
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Budgeting
Trade and Your Wallet
During the last few years, international trade took center stage. Today, it is even more important to analysts, media pundits, investors, and other economic players. Above all else, issues related to the China tariffs list, the potential USMCA trade agreement, and Brexit have a direct impact on household budgets. To clarify, volatile trade relations translate to unstable food, energy, and…
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Home Buying
Buying a Home: What Actually Happens on Completion Day
The hard part of buying a house is finally over – you’ve completed all of the paperwork, went through all of the motions to get a mortgage loan, and made your down payment. Completion day came faster than you expected, and now it’s time for you to pick up your house keys! In order to have a smooth and hassle…
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