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  Mortgage and real estate news this week: The Fed’s latest move and mortgage rates

  Top mortgage and real estate news of the week

  1 min read Sep 23, 2023
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  How to avoid resetting the clock on old debt

  Delinquent debt has a shelf life, but certain mistakes can keep it fresh.

  7 min read Sep 22, 2023
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  Common types of installment loans and their best uses

  Unlike credit cards, installment loans are close-ended debt products.

  5 min read Sep 22, 2023
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  Installment loans: How they work and common uses

  Finance a large purchase or project and pay back the debt over a set period.

  4 min read Sep 22, 2023
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  How to qualify for a fair credit loan: 5 steps to take

  Do your due diligence to ensure you still get a competitive rate and term.

  3 min read Sep 22, 2023
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  What is debt consolidation?

  When debt gets hard to handle, find financial tools to help you take control.

  8 min read Sep 22, 2023
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  Historical CD interest rates: 1984-2023

  Take a look at the days when CDs were offering investors double-digit returns.

  5 min read Sep 22, 2023
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  Mortgage lenders vs banks: Deciding where to get your mortgage

  Although lenders can provide the same end product, not all are created equally.

  5 min read Sep 22, 2023
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  What are basis points and how are they used?

  These nebulous numeric notations better indicate changes in interest rates.

  2 min read Sep 22, 2023
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  Mortgage points: What are they and how do they work?

  They let you buy your way into a cheaper loan. But it pays to do a little analysis first.

  7 min read Sep 22, 2023
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  Homebuyer education courses: What are they and should you take one?

  If you’re a first-time homebuyer, a little learning never hurts.

  4 min read Sep 22, 2023
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  Washington, D.C. housing market: Everything you need to know

  The District of Columbia is a unique city with a unique housing market.

  4 min read Sep 22, 2023
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  What happens if you inherit a house with a mortgage?

  First off, the mortgage still needs to be repaid — whatever your ultimate plans for the home are.

  8 min read Sep 22, 2023
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  FAFSA verification: Steps to take if you’re selected

  FAFSA verification is not always a bad sign; in fact, it’s often random.

  5 min read Sep 22, 2023
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  What is a Student Aid Report?

  Learn how to decipher the results of your FAFSA.

  6 min read Sep 22, 2023
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  What are FFELP student loans?

  If you took out a student loan before 2010, you may have a FFELP student loan.

  3 min read Sep 22, 2023
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  Your student loan forgiveness questions, answered

  Here’s what we know so far about Biden’s broad student loan forgiveness plan.

  4 min read Sep 22, 2023
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  Does the FAFSA sign you up for the draft?

  Recent legislation has changed the requirements for federal student aid.

  3 min read Sep 22, 2023
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  Steps to prequalify for a personal loan

  Learn how to prequalify for a personal loan.

  5 min read Sep 22, 2023
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  What is income-driven repayment?

  Income-driven repayment uses your earnings to determine your monthly bill.

  8 min read Sep 22, 2023