How Student Loan Debt Can Derail Your Future
Mike Meru thought he was making a good investment when he borrowed $600,000 to train as an orthodontist. But at age 37, he now owes $1 million — and despite …
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5 Financial Accomplishments Millennials Can Be Proud Of
Millennials get blamed for a lot of things. Often, they’re accused of being spendthrift and irresponsible. Critics assume that Millennials are unable or unwilling to save money or invest smartly. …
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How a Sale and Lease-Back Can Help a Homeowner Avoid Foreclosure
George Arnold bought his Chicago bungalow in 2009. This fixer-upper needed a lot of TLC, but was in a good neighborhood. He’d found a diamond in the rough. Arnold set …
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How a Sale and Lease-Back Can Help a Homeowner Avoid Foreclosure
George Arnold bought his Chicago bungalow in 2009. This fixer-upper needed a lot of TLC, but was in a good neighborhood. He’d found a diamond in the rough. Arnold set …
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How Much Money Do You Need in Savings When Applying for a Mortgage?
You know you need enough money to cover your down payment and closing costs when buying a home. But did you also know that most lenders want to see even …
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How Student Loan Debt Can Derail Your Future
Mike Meru thought he was making a good investment when he borrowed $600,000 to train as an orthodontist. But at age 37, he now owes $1 million — and despite …
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5 Things to Consider When Buying a Larger Home
That two-bedroom home near the heart of the city was perfect when you and your partner first bought it. But ever since you started a family, that once quaint home …
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How to Respond to House-Shaming
You’ve heard it at the dinner table when visiting Mom and Dad. You’ve heard it from your cousin Phil. You’ve heard it from friends out at Happy Hour. “Why are …
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9 Money Moves You’re Never too Old to Make
We often assume as we get older that money matters become more simple, and in many cases, this is true. You may be done worrying about saving for the future, …
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10 Ways to Spot a Motivated Seller
I love a bargain, especially when it comes to the biggest purchase most of us ever make: a house. But bargains are hard to come by in this seller’s market, …
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