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Mortgages

Should You Consider an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage?

Adjustable-rate mortgages are on the rise—but are they right for you?

Mortgages

Are You Ready to Buy Your First Home?

There's more to timing your first home purchase than interest rates and prices. Consider these guidelines.

Mortgages

Should You Pay Off a Mortgage Before You Retire?

Whether it makes financial sense to pay off your mortgage depends on your individual situation. Here are some things to consider.

Mortgages

Fixed-Rate Mortgage vs. ARM: How Do They Compare?

Fixed-rate mortgages can offer stability, while adjustable-rate mortgages tend to be more flexible. Which would work better for you?

Mortgages

Buying a House? What to Know About Down Payments

Housing prices are rising, but the financial guidelines for putting together a down payment still apply.

Mortgages

Leveraging Your Home in Retirement

How to leverage your home's value to support your retirement.

Financial Planning

Is There an Upside to Renting?

Depending on your individual circumstances and preferences, there may very well be a good case for renting.

Financial Planning

Planning Priorities: Saving for Retirement and a Home

Investing for retirement and saving for a down payment on a home often share the spotlight amongst financial goals. Working on either of them might feel like you have to pause the other, but making progress toward both targets can be doable with some basic financial planning.

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Financial Planning for Your Next Move

Americans are moving at unprecedented rates. Here's what to know before you follow suit.

Financial Planning

When Does a Home Remodel Make Financial Sense?

If being home a lot has you eyeing a remodel, be sure to think about the emotional as well as the financial issues.

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