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How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a House in 2024?

How much money do you need to buy a house? An ideal down payment is 20 – 25% of a home’s value. Read on to learn which factors affect prices.

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How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a House in 2024?
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How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a House in 2024?

How much money do you need to buy a house? An ideal down payment is 20 – 25% of a home’s value. Read on to learn which factors affect prices.

Kaitlyn Brown

What Is a Secured Credit Card?
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What Is a Secured Credit Card?

What is a secured credit card? Find out more about how secured credit cards work and how getting one may help build or rebuild your credit.

Nikkita Walker

Expense Ratio Explained: What Is It and How to Find It
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Expense Ratio Explained: What Is It and How to Find It

An expense ratio is how much it costs to operate a fund compared to the total value of its assets. The lower expense ratios between 0.5% and 0.75% are ideal.

Nikkita Walker

What Exactly Is Mortgage APR?
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What Exactly Is Mortgage APR?

Mortgage APR refers to the total amount of interest you’ll pay on your mortgage yearly. Learning how to calculate APR can save you a lot of money over time.

Kaitlyn Brown

Can You Buy a House After Bankruptcy?
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Can You Buy a House After Bankruptcy?

If you’ve filed for bankruptcy, you might ask, “Can you buy a house after bankruptcy?” In this article, we explain how to get a mortgage post-bankruptcy.

Kaitlyn Brown

2024 Review: Chase Sapphire Reserve®
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2024 Review: Chase Sapphire Reserve®

Chase offers several credit cards for consumers with different needs. Read this review to find out if the Chase Sapphire Reserve® is right for you.

Nikkita Walker

Does Debt Relief Hurt Your Credit?
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Does Debt Relief Hurt Your Credit?

Debt relief options and debt settlement shouldn’t negatively affect your credit score. However, closing your oldest accounts can have a big impact.

Kaitlyn Brown

12 Reasons Why My Car Insurance Is So High
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12 Reasons Why My Car Insurance Is So High

Car insurance is a necessary expense for many, but it’s a financial burden for some. Learn why your car insurance is so high and how to make it cheaper.

Kaitlyn Brown

Can You Get a Tax Break for Buying a House?
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Can You Get a Tax Break for Buying a House?

You can qualify for tax breaks for buying a house. Common tax breaks for homeowners include the home mortgage interest deduction and the property tax deduction.

Nikkita Walker

What Is a Credit Card Number & How Can You Protect It?
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What Is a Credit Card Number & How Can You Protect It?

Did you know the numbers on your credit card provide a lot of information? Learn to decipher credit card numbers with our quick guide.

Kaitlyn Brown

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