Mortgage Refinancing: What You Need To Know

Essential readings

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Why Rental Properties Are Not Good Investments

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6 Conversations Every Couple Absolutely Must Have Before Buying a Home

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Buying A Home By Yourself: What You Need To Know

Avoid These Mistakes When Comparing Mortgage Rates

When I was getting ready to buy my first home, I found that shopping around and comparing mortgage rates wasn’t straightforward. For example, most lenders quoted me a rate with discount points included, but I wanted to see their rates without points. And none of the lenders I spoke…

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Ask Wealthfront: Should I Invest My Down Payment?

Welcome to our Ask Wealthfront series, where we tackle your questions about personal finance and investing. Want to see your question answered here? Reach out to us on social media and we’ll try to address it in a future column. I’m saving for a house. Should I invest my down…

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Ask Wealthfront: Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Early or Invest?

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Renting vs. Buying a Home: Steps To Decide Which Is Best for You

For many people, buying a home is a huge life event and financial milestone. But how should you determine whether to keep renting or take the plunge and purchase a house? The short answer: If you’re able to afford the down payment on a home that is likely to appreciate,…

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Questions To Ask Before Starting a Home Renovation

You love your house, but maybe you hate your kitchen. Or your flooring. Or that one bathroom. If you own your home and you’re eager to spruce it up, you’re not alone. Home renovations were especially popular in 2020 as people spent more time at home because of the…

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Why Renting Is Sometimes Smarter Than Buying

Home-buying has made a lot of headlines lately. Many people are buying earlier than anticipated, in part because mortgage interest rates are relatively low and because a year of remote work has made it tempting to get a little more space. Maybe you even know a few people…