The Rental Eviction Tsunami is Rapidly Approaching
As if renting wasn’t expensive enough, the pandemic made life even harder.
Steve Rhode
6 minute read
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6 Things to Know Before You Break a Lease on Your Apartment
Don’t try to break your lease before exploring options that can save you money.
Deb Hipp
7 minute read
Facing Foreclosure? It May Not Be Too Late to Halt the Process
Even if things look bad, you may still be able to take steps to save your home from foreclosure.
Deb Hipp
6 minute read
8 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Condominium
To avoid buyer’s remorse, don’t purchase a condo without covering these crucial steps.
Deb Hipp
4 minute read
7 Things to Do When Facing Eviction for Not Paying Rent
You and your landlord each have rights in the eviction process. Make sure you know yours.
Deb Hipp
10 minute read
The Hidden Costs of Selling a Home
Selling a home can be a lot more expensive than you think it is, and you may be left with a lot less than you thought. Learn about hidden costs here.
Ben Mizes
3 minute read
8 Strategies to Get Approved for an Apartment when You Have Poor Credit
Don’t give up renting a decent place before trying these options to help with approval.
Deb Hipp
7 minute read
Need a Mortgage Break During the Pandemic? Here’s How to Get One
Both federal and private companies are offering deferred payments.
Hope Dean
7 minute read
Check Out These Low, Down Payment Mortgage Options – Even If You’re Not a First-Time Home Buyer
These five solutions can get you in a home when a 20% down payment is too much.
Ben Mizes
9 minute read
Should You Pay Down PMI or High-Interest Debt First?
Getting it right is essential to a healthy financial bottom line.
Laura Adams, Quick and Dirty Tips
3 minute read
10 Effective Ways to Save on Your Mortgage
These 10 tips can save you tens of thousands of dollars over time.
Ben Mizes
3 minute read
7 Strategies to Reduce Your Tax Burden
No one wants to fork over their hard-earned money to Uncle Sam. Follow these tax strategies to keep more of what you made in 2019.
John Boitnott
3 minute read
7 Costs to Consider Before Buying an RV
Before you hit the road, make sure you know all the costs of owning a recreational vehicle.
Deb Hipp
6 minute read
The Top 5 First-Time Homebuyer Programs for Millennials
That distant dream of owning a home may be closer than you think.
Ben Mizes
8 minute read
Dust Off These 6 Home Items Now to Save on Repairs Later
A quick sweep of your home can save big bucks on repairs or replacement appliances.
Deb Hipp
10 minute read
7 Ways to Save Thousands on Your Mortgage
Eager to move into your first home? Here’s how to save thousands of dollars and pay off the mortgage faster.
Deb Hipp
10 minute read
6 Ways Mortgage Refinancing Can Help or Hurt Your Finances
Refinancing your mortgage can save tons of money. But refinancing isn’t for everyone.
Deb Hipp
5 minute read
Don’t Get Blindsided by These 11 First Apartment Expenses
Ready to move out from your parents and get your own place? Budget for surprise expenses now.
Deb Hipp
7 minute read
10 Money Strategies for Buying Your First Home
Homebuying is exciting and emotional, so apply logic and financial sense to the process.
John Boitnott
9 minute read
Looking to Relocate? 5 Things to Consider Before Moving Out of State
Don’t spoil your fresh start by racking up credit card debt due to higher cost of living.
Deb Hipp
8 minute read
8 Myths About Renters Insurance
It’s a lot cheaper and covers a lot more than you probably think.
Angela Colley
7 minute read
Ghost Towns You Can Own: 5 For Sale Right Now, and 5 That Already Sold
Why buy a new house when you can buy a deserted town for the same money?
Joe Pye
3 minute read
How to Spot a Terrible Landlord Before you Rent
Here are six crucial questions to ask your landlord and yourself if you want to find the right rental at the right price.
Angela Colley
3 minute read
10 Ways Playing Monopoly Can Teach Your Children About Money
Learning about money is boring. Board games are fun. Play one and teach your kids a lesson without them noticing.
John Rampton
4 minute read
8 Big Renting Myths Landlords and Tenants Believe
You think you know the law about renting a place to live? We bet you don’t.
Angela Colley
7 minute read
The Cities with the Highest Vacancy Rates
The three top cities are located in the Sunshine State.
Veneta Lusk
7 minute read
Here’s What a Low Credit Score Can Lead to
Having poor credit can make saving money and buying a house more difficult. Believe it or not, it can also put a strain on your love life.
Gideon Grudo
4 minute read
5 Tips To Increase Your Home’s Value
Selling your home comes with hidden costs. But you can sell it for more with these simple strategies and renovations.
Dori Zinn
8 minute read
Cities Where It’s Cheaper to Rent Than Own
Florida is home to the highest rent prices in the U.S.
Veneta Lusk
8 minute read
How To Save On Your Homeowners Insurance
There are a few ways to cut back on spending hidden in your policy.
Brian O'Connor
7 minute read
Millennials are Struggling with Housing Affordability
Most can’t afford homes, and those who can are deeper in mortgage debt than other generations.
Gregory Cox
3 minute read
The Cities Where Homeowners Stay Put the Longest
Staying longer doesn’t always mean you accrue more value.
Veneta Lusk
4 minute read
The Most and Least Popular Cities For Millennial Homebuyers
Millennials are getting older and buying homes. Here’s where they prefer to live.
Joe Pye
10 minute read
How Generation X Became the Sandwich Generation
Members of Generation X pay for their adult kids and aging parents more than saving for retirement.
Joe Pye
3 minute read
The Cities With the Youngest and Oldest Homeowners
Younger Americans live where it’s cheap and older ones live where it’s relaxing.
Joe Pye
6 minute read
The 10 Cities Where Homeowners Are Most Likely to Default
Debt, lack of cash flow, and unemployment lead residents to default on their mortgages.
Gideon Grudo
10 minute read
The Biggest Cities With the Cheapest Homes
From Chicago to Dallas, the salary required to afford a home might be less than you’d expect.
Brandon Ballenger
7 minute read
4 Cutting-Edge, High-Tech Ways To Save Big
From prescription drugs to home ownership, tech startups are trying to make money by saving you money.
Debt.com
6 minute read
3 Big Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Home
Thinking through the process will save you in the long run.
Unison
7 minute read
The Best Cities to Start Over After Bankruptcy
A financial disaster will hurt your credit. Move here, avoid there, and you’ll get back on track.
Joe Pye
6 minute read
Don’t Pay To Save With Biweekly Mortgage Payments
You’re better off saving that money for an emergency and to pay other debt.
Brian O'Connor
7 minute read
5 Tips On How To Save Money On Energy In The Winter
Are you looking for tips on how to save money on energy in the winter? The typical American spends more than $2,000 on utilities each year — or somewhere between 5 and 22 percent of families’ income.
Debt.com
10 minute read
Home Buyers: Don’t Get Down About That Down Payment. Get Unison
This unique company will help you buy your home – but you own all of it.
Michelle Bryan
3 minute read
Budgeting for Couples
When you take individual perspectives and blend them into a single money management strategy, it can be tricky. Here are 4 key questions to ask when budgeting for couples.
Debt.com
9 minute read
Can I File for Bankruptcy to Stop Foreclosure?
If you’re looking for a way to save your home and avoid foreclosure, filing for bankruptcy could be the right move for you.
Debt.com
4 minute read