Homeownership
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State taxes: Ohio
Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.
2 min read Sep 28, 2021 -
State taxes: Oklahoma
Oklahoma has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.
3 min read Sep 28, 2021 -
State taxes: Montana
Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.
2 min read Sep 09, 2021 -
State taxes: Massachusetts
Each state has its own taxation system, usually a combination of income, sales and property taxes.
2 min read Sep 09, 2021 -
4 options for your tax refund
You can direct deposit and split your tax refund among as many as 4 accounts.
5 min read Jun 20, 2024 -
Cut taxes with early mortgage payment
Cut your tax bill by paying your January mortgage and property taxes in December.
3 min read Oct 21, 2022 -
Should you buy energy-efficient appliances sooner or later?
Should you buy energy-efficient appliances before the old ones need to be replaced?
3 min read Apr 27, 2022 -
Home sweet homeowner tax breaks
Owning a home offers lots of benefits, including ways to reduce your tax bill.
7 min read Dec 10, 2020 -
How ‘rapid rescore’ affects your credit
To qualify for a home loan, sometimes you need to update your credit in a flash.
3 min read Oct 27, 2022 -
Buying a home with no credit? Probably not
Living credit-free feels liberating — until you need a mortgage. Then things can get difficult.
3 min read Nov 19, 2020