Buying a car in 2025: What’s changed?
Between low inventory, high prices and online dealerships, car buying looks different in 2025.
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Mar 18, 2025
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I’ve had basement water issues. Here’s how I’m prepping for spring to avoid further damage.
An agent’s tips on spring home maintenance to avoid costly insurance claims.
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Top multi-leg options strategies for advanced traders
Options allow traders to profit with basic or advanced strategies, based on calls and puts, but are not risk-free, exposing granular risks.
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How to invest $100,000: Top 6 things to do
Here’s how to invest $100,000 and what you need to watch out for.
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Good Neighbor Next Door: What it is and how to apply
It offers a way to buy a home for half off the list price. But there is a catch or two.
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How to build a family financial plan
Here’s how to create a family financial plan and what to watch out for.
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What is an interest-only HELOC and how does it work?
It lets you make minimal monthly repayments for a while. But it could shock you at the end.
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Alphabet agrees to acquire Wiz for $32 billion: These are the Google parent’s largest deals ever
These 10 companies are Google’s largest deals ever.
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3 things that can happen to your Social Security benefits when moving abroad
Here are three things that can happen to your Social Security when you move abroad.
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Best credit cards for big spenders
If you spend a lot, make your spending work for you with a card that earns rewards.
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Pros and cons of pulling money from a Roth IRA to buy a home
It might be wiser to wait until you can afford the down payment or explore other options.
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How to avoid mortgage rate lock extension fees
Protect yourself from being charged over a loan delay that wasn’t your fault.
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Conforming loans: What they are and how they work
It’s a mortgage has to adhere to certain standards — to protect both you and the lender.
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Trump and the expiration of the TCJA: Here’s what’s next for your tax bill
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), a massive overhaul of the tax code, is set to expire at the end of 2025. Here’s what could happen.
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8 reasons to tap your home for cash: Expenses you can use home equity for
Borrowing from your home equity can pay off, but only if you’re smart about it.
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How to get an RV loan without breaking the bank
If you need an RV loan to pay for your recreational vehicle, you need to meet certain qualifications to find a lender.
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Direct deposit loans: 5 alternative loans with fast funding times
Direct deposit loans can cost a lot of money in the long run, so here are nine alternatives with fast funding times.
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How to get a personal loan in 7 steps
Borrowers have a few places to turn to for personal loans. Here’s what to know.
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Should you lease or buy an electric car? Top 9 considerations
Leasing vs. buying an EV comes down to the type of freedom you want.
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Wealth management: Explaining the basics
Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder or looking to preserve a vast fortune for your heirs, this guide can get you started with wealth management.
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