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Financial Advice

• 7 ways to measure your financial success

  Just as blood pressure and cholesterol are valuable measures of your physical well-being, we've come up with the critical numbers you need to track the state of your financial health.

  October 17th 2017

• October car loans remain surprisingly cheap

  The average cost of financing a new or used car or truck has stayed low over the past year, making auto loans a bargain by any historical measure. And buyers with reasonably good credit can always take advantage of the discount loans automakers are offering on many models.

  October 13th 2017

• Should you lend your kids money to buy a home?

  Lending money to your child is risky business. But if you can avoid the personal pitfalls and convince the federal government that this is really a loan, and not a gift, the Bank of Mom and Dad can be a financial boon for everyone in the family.

  October 13th 2017

• How to save $1 million for retirement

  These 5 smart moves can help anyone reach the ultimate goal most of us have for our retirement savings. And $1 million is more than enough for most of us to have a comfortable and enjoyable life after work.

  October 12th 2017

• Is an FHA loan right for you?

  This government program can help homebuyers with lower credit, higher debt and little money for a down payment qualify for an affordable mortgage. Here's everything you need to know about them and lots of good advice on how to qualify for an FHA loan.

  October 12th 2017

• Bring realistic expectations to home inspections

  Here's how to find a competent home inspector and put the report to the best possible use. But you can't expect an inspector to find every single flaw in the property you're planning to buy — or save you from making a terrible mistake.

  October 11th 2017