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Why Falling Home Prices Aren’t Necessary for Housing Affordability to Get Worse

When housing affordability deteriorates, most people expect the cause to be obvious. Home prices must be rising. That seems logical. If houses become more expensive while...

Why Home Equity Is Losing Some of Its Financial Advantage When Insurance Costs Rise

For years, rising home equity has been one of the clearest financial benefits of owning a home. A homeowner buys a property, pays down the...

Why Rising Insurance Costs Could Change Which Homes Buyers Consider Affordable

For years, homebuyers have been taught to begin their search with a few familiar numbers. The purchase price. The down payment. The mortgage rate. And the estimated monthly...

Why a More Buyer Friendly Housing Market Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Homes Are More Affordable

The U.S. housing market is becoming more buyer friendly in several important ways. There are more homes available than there were a year ago. Properties...

The Smart Way to Use a Bonus or Tax Refund to Reduce Debt

For many households, a tax refund, annual bonus, commission payout, profit-sharing distribution, or other unexpected windfall represents a rare financial opportunity. Unlike regular monthly...

Retirement and Home Equity: Is It Wise to Borrow Later in Life?

For many Americans approaching or living in retirement, home equity represents their largest financial asset outside of retirement accounts. After decades of mortgage payments...

Why Consumers Are Prioritizing Flexibility Over Fast Debt Repayment

The conventional financial wisdom says pay off debt as fast as possible. A growing number of Americans are making a different calculation and the...

Second Mortgage vs HELOC: Key Risk Differences

Both products let you borrow against your home equity. Both put your home on the line if payments stop. But the risks they carry...

The Hidden Costs of “Quick Fix” Debt Programs

Debt settlement companies, credit repair services, and debt relief programs promise fast results at a fraction of what you owe. The reality is more...

Why Subscription Debt Is Becoming a Bigger Financial Problem

For years, subscription services were marketed as affordable conveniences. A few dollars each month for entertainment, cloud storage, meal delivery, software access, fitness apps,...

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