Tax lien investing: What to know before jumping in
Tax liens can sport high yields, but they aren’t suitable for the faint of heart.
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Jan 16, 2025
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What is a mortgage origination fee? And do you have to pay it?
Here’s how much the fee costs and whether you can negotiate it.
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What is an investment advisor and what do they do?
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How to find a good real estate agent: An 8-step guide for buyers
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Transferring a mortgage: How it works
To find out if your mortgage is transferable, it’s best to contact your lender.
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Options vs. sports betting: Why smart gamblers use options
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Easiest credit cards to get
Even with poor credit, fair credit or no credit, you may qualify for these cards.
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Massive new Trump tariffs are looming. Here’s how these import ‘taxes’ work and who pays for them
New tariffs are likely coming in Trump’s second term. While companies owe these import taxes, consumers usually foot the bill.
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Annuity sales soared in 2024. What investors can expect in 2025
Learn how industry trends impact your annuity options in 2025.
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How much are home equity loan closing costs in 2025?
They’re less than mortgages’ upfront expenses, but they do add up.
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Trump’s External Revenue Service: What this proposal for collecting tariffs could mean for you
President-elect Donald Trump plans to create an External Revenue Service. Here’s what that might mean for you.
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HELOC and home equity loan rates stabilize
This is the week that was in home equity lending.
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Home equity loan vs. mortgage: What’s the difference?
Both are options for borrowing money based on a home’s value.
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Bridging the gap to Social Security with an annuity: How it works
Simple annuities with a set term are one way to bridge the gap to Social Security.
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How to get a personal loan with low interest rates
Here’s how to qualify for a low interest personal loan.
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What is an unsecured loan?
These loans don’t require collateral and typically charge higher interest rates.
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What is the APR on a personal loan?
An APR is a snapshot of how much your personal loan will cost each year.
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What is a low-interest personal loan?
You’ll need excellent credit and good finances to qualify.
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What is the average personal loan interest rate?
Personal loan interest rates today are unusually high, thanks to market forces.
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What is DeFi? A beginner’s guide to decentralized finance
DeFi is a new vision of finance that is based on peer-to-peer payments through blockchain.
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