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Topic
Housing
Understanding the housing market can help you gauge what financial steps are best for your future. This selection of activities and articles on best house-buying (and renting) practices teaches useful tips and tricks for saving, borrowing, and paying just the right amount for your next home.
Applying for a mortgage takes a lot of documentation—prepare with this mortgage application checklist.
Learn about tax return basics, including filing status, deductions, and credits.
How much mortgage can you afford? Find out with our mortgage affordability calculator! Learn about key factors like DTI and credit score to understand your mortgage affordability.
See how much mortgage you can afford, starting with your ideal monthly payment amount.
Learn how much you can afford to pay for rent and how that relates to the recommended amount.
A HELOC is a line of credit that allows you to borrow against the equity in your home.
Learn how to build your credit score from scratch or boost your decent score.
The quicker you payoff your mortgage, the less you'll pay in interest.
A down payment is an important element of home buying, but what is it? And how can you save for one?
Find the mortgage that will work best with your goal monthly payment.
Understanding the cost of a mortgage requires considering several key factors, including the principal amount borrowed, the Annual Percentage Rate (APR), and the loan term. Gain insights into the true cost of your future mortgage, including the average monthly payment and all external factors that can influence the total cost.
Be prepared to leave the military by learning about the financial realities that accompany civilian life.
Figure out the true cost of refinancing including total costs, total savings, and the break-even point.
Learn what renter’s insurance is, what it covers, and why it’s essential for protecting your belongings and finances in a rental property. Get the details on coverage options and requirements.
Every single time you use credit, the details are added to your credit report and used to influence your credit score.