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How to Protect Yourself From a Rental Scam
What is a rental scam? Unfortunately, rental scams are fast growing schemes where a fake listing agent or real estate broker tries to get someone to sign a lease or send a deposit payment for a property that isn’t actually available for rent. Usually the money is asked to be…
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Renters Insurance: Tips for First-Time Tenants
If you're a first-time renter, you may be wondering if you need renters insurance. While your landlord's insurance policy may cover the structure of the rental unit itself, it likely doesn't extend to your personal belongings or liability in case someone is injured while on your property. That's where renters…
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Renters Insurance: Do You Need It and How Much Do You Need?
Renters insurance is a type of insurance specifically for people who rent their homes. It can cover your personal belongings in the event of damages caused by fire, smoke, water, theft, or vandalism. Renters' insurance can also provide liability coverage in the event that someone is injured while on your…
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Renting Tips - 8 mins read
What is Renters Insurance & What Does it Cover?
Most people are familiar with the concept of home insurance, but renters insurance tends to be less understood. For some renters, having insurance is just as crucial as for homeowners. It's a mistake to assume that their landlord's insurance will cover their belongings in the event of a fire or…
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Debt Management - 7 mins read
4 Ways to Pay Off Your Loan Debts Before Interest-Rates Increase
The federal reserve continues to raise interest rates, affecting adjustable-rate debt, such as credit cards and auto loans. The Fed warned that there would be more increases this year. Consider paying off those high-interest debts now before it becomes harder and more expensive to do so. Financial advisers suggest paying…
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Homeownership - 11 mins read
How Much Down Payment Do You Really Need To Buy a House?
Saving enough money for a down payment can be one of the most challenging parts for potential home buyers. Having an idea of how much you will need is helpful, but how much of a down payment do you REALLY need? This depends on various factors, such as the house…
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Homeownership - 11 mins read
What Not To Do Before Buying a House
Many first-time home buyers unintentionally make several mistakes in the mortgage and home-buying process. So when buying a house, you must follow a few best practices and avoid common mistakes to ensure your home buying process is smooth and successful. Here are some of the most common mistakes to avoid. …
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Homeownership - 9 mins read
How to Save Money For a House
Buying a home is one of people's biggest life goals, and saving up enough money for it can feel like a hefty task. However, having a saving plan can help you put away the amount you need for a down payment on the home of your dreams. We'll show you…
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Debt Management , Personal Finance - 8 mins read
Debt Snowball vs. Debt Avalanche
As consumers, we’re likely to incur various debts across different accounts. Whether you’re newly out of college or securing a car loan, you’ll need to come up with a plan to pay down the slew of balances accumulated over time, such as student loans, car loans, credit card balances, etc.…
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Solutions for Skyrocketing Rent Prices
Rent prices have increased throughout the country. Many are struggling to pay for rent as inflation rises and the cost of living becomes harder to afford. If you are one of the many people struggling to pay for rent, we have some solutions below to consider. Try to cut down…