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Financial Advice

• Reverse mortgage disadvantages and advantages

  Can a reverse mortgage help you? Before utilizing it as a tool, take time to thoroughly understand reverse mortgage disadvantages and advantages.

  May 24th 2017

• Tapping home equity is relatively cheap if you can qualify for a loan

  Home equity lines of credit can be a cheap way to borrow money for home renovations, college bills or credit card debt. But is your home worth enough to support a second mortgage?

  May 24th 2017

• The 7 biggest mortgage mistakes to avoid

  Dodging these pitfalls will make you a happier homebuyer now and more satisfied homeowner down the road. You'll know that you got the best possible mortgage and won't be overwhelmed by unexpected costs.

  May 22nd 2017

• 6 costs to expect when caring for aging parents

  Having an elderly parent live with you in your home can be much cheaper than moving mom or dad into an independent or assisted-living facility. But having another person in your home will still bring extra expenses.

  May 21st 2017

• VA loans: The best mortgages

  Here's a home loan that doesn't require a down payment and offers lenient qualification standards. Yet it never requires mortgage insurance, charges a lower interest rate than conventional loans and is widely available to millions of veterans.

  May 19th 2017

• 7 smart things to do with $1,000

  Here's how to reap lots of lasting benefits, and a fair amount of immediate satisfaction, from that money. Check out all of the ideas, and pick the best one for you.

  May 19th 2017