Estimated reading time: 4 minutes The next time you check your credit score, you may be pleasantly surprised. That’s because the average FICO® Score hit a record high of 710…
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Estimated reading time: 5 minutes For homeowners looking to convert home equity into cash, a cash-out refinance can be a great option. Interest in these refinances has soared in…
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Thinking about putting your home on the market or doing some home improvements after a cash-out refinance? Before you pick up a paint brush or…
From my late twenties to my early thirties I would celebrate when payday came around only to hand over my entire check to my bills. I could never seem to accumulate enough savings to get…
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes When a winter weather warning is in effect, it’s a great idea to have a plan in place—especially before the harsh conditions begin and…
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Winter weather can mean many things: snow, ice, freezing rain, strong winds, freezing cold temperatures, and anything in between. Make sure that…
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Looking for some predictability in an unpredictable economy? Budgeting can help, and it may be a way to protect any gains your bank account has seen…
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Home improvement sales have jumped during the pandemic as people take advantage of extra time at home. In a recent survey, more than one-third of…