Banking

Which credit score do mortgage lenders use

Which FICO Scores Do Mortgage Lenders Use?

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As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve been on a refinancing binge. My wife and I have refinanced our home twice in the last 12 months, and my business partner and I…
Highest interest rates

The Highest Interest Rates for March 2024

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The Federal Reserve last raised interest rates by 0.25% on July 26, 2023. The hike is an effort to help bring inflation down. While higher interest rates are not great…

Apps & Tools

best money apps for kids and teens

The Best Money Apps for Kids and Teens in 2024

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I grew up learning many financial lessons from my parents. Unfortunately, most of these were learned by watching my parents make bad decisions that I was determined not to repeat…

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how to buy your first home

A 13-Step Guide on How to Buy Your First Home

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By thinking through your individual needs and wants, as well as saving up and positioning your finances, you can successfully get through buying your first home and make the most…
YNAB Net Worth

3 Tools to Track Your Net Worth

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Recently I received an email from a reader named Mike asking me about some of the tools I use. He specifically wanted to know about Empower and YNAB as tools…