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15-Year vs 30-Year Mortgages
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15-Year vs 30-Year Mortgages

What makes more sense financially for you, a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage or a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage? Both loan types come with their positives and negatives. So how do you determine which

Should you Refinance into shorter-term mortgage?
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Should You Refinance Into a Shorter Term Mortgage?

When mortgage rates are low — and in December 2021, the rate for a 30-year mortgage loan was at 3.26 percent, while the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage loan was at 2.60

Home Affordability
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Home Affordability

You are ready to make the jump from renting to buying a home. That is good news. Buying a home today is more affordable than it has been in decades.

401k & IRA at an all-time high
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Your 401(k) & IRA Are Likely At An All-Time High!

According to Fidelity both 2021 401k’s and IRA balances are at all-time highs!  This is greatnews, despite the pandemic, economic challenges, and recent market turbulence,  your 401(k) isright now likely

Disputing a Credit Card Transaction
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Disputing a Credit Card Transaction

People rarely carry cash anymore; instead, people typically go cashless and utilize their credit cards. Due to the number of people using credit cards, your credit card information could fall

How Many Credit Cards Should You Have?
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How Many Credit Cards Should You Have?

Figuring out how many credit cards belong in your purse or wallet can give you a headache. But, as new offers keep popping up, it can be tempting to take

Do You Need a Financial Advisor?
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Do You Need a Financial Advisor?

Everybody wants to spend their money prudently, save it carefully, and invest it to the best of their ability. However, not everyone knows the best way to go about it.

2022 Paycheck Planning
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2022 Paycheck Planning

Another year has come to an end, which means new changes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) guidelines. In tough economic times, you shouldn’t underestimate