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Financial Advice

• August 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.

  August 13th 2018

• 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.

  August 13th 2018

• 7 rules for a successful 401(k) retirement account

  Here's how to make all of the right decisions so that you'll save more, invest wisely and take full advantage of all the tax breaks to build your retirement nest egg.

  August 10th 2018

• How to buy a condo with confidence

  It's not enough to find a good location at an affordable price. Condo buyers must consider lots of extra costs, from association fees and special assessments to how well the building is maintained and how strictly it enforces rules on everything from noise to pets.

  August 10th 2018

• Mortgage rates inch up in August 2018

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

  August 9th 2018

• 7 smart moves for getting started as a landlord

  With mortgage rates low and a shortage of rental housing in many cities, this is still a good time to invest in rental property. But turning a profit requires some work.

  August 9th 2018