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Financial Advice

• 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.

  June 21st 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.

  June 19th 2017

• VA loans make refinancing quick and affordable

  Mortgages backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs are available to borrowers with below-average credit and will refinance up to 100% of your home's current value, with no mortgage insurance.

  June 19th 2017

• What kind of return can we expect from a 401(k)?

  Something like 5% or 6% a year is reasonable, and long-term returns from 10 big mutual funds often found in 401(k) retirement plans show you could make even more than that.

  June 16th 2017

• Is now the right time to refinance?

  For most homeowners, the answer is "yes." While rates are on the rise, by any historical measure home loans remain incredibly cheap, and it's possible to land a new, cheaper mortgage even if you have below-average credit and little equity in your home.

  June 16th 2017

• Mortgage rates fall in June 2017

  Current mortgage rates are higher than they were last May. Still, home loans are still historically low and a little easier to obtain, too.

  June 14th 2017