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• 2022 Vermont first-time homebuyer assistance programs

  If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Vermont, help is available.

  3 min read May 25, 2022

  

• What is a first mortgage?

  A first mortgage is the primary loan obtained for a property.

  2 min read May 25, 2022

  

• Frugal ways to remodel a kitchen: 8 ideas under $1,000

  These transformative tricks all cost under $1,000.

  6 min read May 25, 2022

  

• 5 ways to cash a check without a bank account

  Consumers without a bank account face hurdles when trying to cash a check.

  4 min read May 25, 2022

  

• Survey: 39 million U.S. adults feel pressured to overspend on celebratory events this year

  As the cost of everyday goods continues to rise, many Americans are feeling increased financial pressure and are less likely to spend big on celebrations like weddings.

  3 min read May 25, 2022

  

• Today’s refinance rates ease | May 25, 2022

  The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 5.24 percent, down 10 basis points since the same time last week. The average rate for a 15-year fixed refi is 4.56 percent, down 17 basis points over the last [...]

  6 min read May 25, 2022

  

• Current mortgage and refinance rates for May 25, 2022 – Most rates fall

  Mortgage rates remain near record lows: the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 5.28, the average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 4.60 percent, and the average 5/1 ARM rate is 3.91 perce [...]

  4 min read May 25, 2022

  

• 5 important questions to ask your financial advisor

  In many cases, so-called advisors are really just salespeople in disguise.

  5 min read May 25, 2022

  

• How long does it take to build credit?

  Building a credit score requires consistent positive behavior and most importantly, patience.

  5 min read May 25, 2022

  

• How your credit limit is determined

  A credit card limit is the total amount of money you can charge to a credit card—which is why it’s important to understand how credit limits are determined, how you can avoid spending over your credit [...]

  5 min read May 25, 2022