Buying a Home
Does Unemployment Affect Your Credit Score?
How unemployment can't—and can—affect your credit score.
Are you one of the millions of people who are still dealing with the fallout from the deadly coronavirus pandemic that swept not just the nation but the world?More than 50 million Americans filed for unemployment in 2020 alone. It's going to take time for us to rebuild and get back on solid financial footing. Part of that rebuilding process is ensu...
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Buying a Home
Saving for a Down Payment: 5 Straightforward Tips
The money represents your instant equity in the new home, and with this advice you can save more.
Refinancing
How to Speed Up Your Refi
Avoid having to wait several weeks for your lower payment to start by removing hurdles in the process.
News & Views
Criminals Are Hijacking Mortgage Closings
Beware! Scammers hiding inside compromised email accounts can steal your down payment.
Refinancing
Experts Agree: Before You Refinance, Master Your Credit
This one simple trick can save you thousands each year off your mortgage payments.
Solar Incentives
Energy Efficiency Makes Way for Enhanced Quality of Life
Energy conservation and health are intertwined.
Solar News
Two California Senators Just Changed the Solar Game With This New Bill
Less expensive solar panels and slashed energy bills promise to make this solar bill wildly popular.
Solar News
Fierce Competition Benefits Solar Customers, Keeps Industry Tense
Neighborhood solar companies succeed because they offer what the public wants.
Solar Incentives
When It Comes to Solar Rebates & Tax Credits, Every State Is Different
We break it all down for you here.
Green Living
Solar Success Story: The Urban Farmer
Energy independence and the environment were important incentives, but the biggest was the write-off.
Home Improvement
7 Home Renovations That Can Hurt Your Home's Value
Are you helping or hurting your bottom line?
Mortgage Refinance
Why Switching Your ARM to Fixed-Rate Is More Important Than Ever
Lock in a low interest rate today before the inevitable climb.
Home Improvement
3 Home Remodeling Facts No One Likes to Talk About
Are you prepared for what's to come?
Getting Started
So You Want to Be a Landlord? How to Run a Credit Check on a Prospective Tenant
The legal way to screen out unreliable tenants and turn extra rooms into extra income.
Mortgage Refinance
5 Signs It's Time to Refinance Your Mortgage
Do any of these situations apply to you?
Mortgage Refinance
How to Calculate the Breakeven Point of a Refi
Getting the ball rolling on a mortgage refinance takes money in the form of closing costs, so how long does the ball have to roll before the savings kick in?
Debt Consolidation
Easily Calculate Your Net Worth
Calculate your net worth to see if your finances are on track.
Mortgage Refinance
Homeowners Are Frantic to Secure Insanely Low Refinance Rates
The Federal Reserve slashed its rate to near zero; that's great news for homeowners!
Mortgage Refinance
50-Year Historic Low Interest Rates As a Result of Fed’s Stimulus Program
How to secure a historically low interest rate. Pay off your mortgage fast!
Household Finances
Homeowners Can Save 20% on Energy Bills With This Appliance Makeover
When your home needs new appliances, remember that one label means energy efficiency, quality assurance, and claims verified by third-party testing.
