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What’s Ahead for the Housing Market?
Key takeaways “It’s hard to make predictions, especially about the future,” Yogi Berra once said. In fact, it may feel impossible to make big financial decisions when so many factors are constantly in flux, from interest rates to inflation. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up several housing market forecasts to help you plan the […]
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10 Side Hustles to Generate Additional Income
Are you looking to eliminate debt, pay down student loans or save up for a home renovation? Maybe you’d like to build up your emergency fund or you find that your budget is telling you your expenses are exceeding your income. A side gig – aka second job – is a great way to generate […]
Interest Rates Just Went Up Again. Here’s Why That May Change Soon.
Key takeaways: In late March, the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates, the ninth time it has raised borrowing costs since early 2022. But those rate increases may soon end, and there’s a strong possibility the Fed may start to cut rates instead. Here’s a closer look at what’s going on. Since the start of the year, […]
Will There Be a Recession This Year?
Key takeaways If you have no idea what’s going on in the economy, you’re not alone. The “experts” whose job it is to forecast economic trends are also uncertain. In one recent survey, for example, the well-regarded National Association of Business Economists (NABE) said its members hold “a variety of opinions on the fate of the economy […]
The Fed Just Hiked Rates Again. Here’s Why It’s Different This Time.
Key takeaways: When the Federal Reserve (Fed) concluded its first meeting of 2023 on Feb. 1, it also announced another interest rate increase — the eighth since early 2022. You’re probably aware that finance professionals, as well as many ordinary Americans, don’t like rate hikes. Higher borrowing costs make things more expensive, which is why […]
What’s Ahead for the Housing Market?
Key takeaways “It’s hard to make predictions, especially about the future,” Yogi Berra once said. In fact, it may feel impossible to make big financial decisions when so many factors are constantly in flux, from interest rates to inflation. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up several housing market forecasts to help you plan the […]
What Is the Fed Doing, and Why Should I Care?
Key takeaways: If you’ve read anything about financial markets or the economy in recent months, you probably know that the Federal Reserve – the central bank of the United States – has been raising interest rates, and it’s causing all kinds of disruptions in everything from mortgages to jobs. But there are a lot of […]
Interest rates just went up again — but here’s the good news
Key takeaways: The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it would raise interest rates half a percent, or 50 basis points. It’s the seventh time this year that the Fed has hiked rates, and the central bank is likely not done yet. But even though rate rises make it more expensive to borrow for things like […]
Why This may be the Best Time to Tap Your Home Equity
As the Fed continues to hike interest rates, now may be your best shot at accessing maximum equity in your home.
Here’s How to Get Out of a Reverse Mortgage
Having second thoughts? Read on to learn how to get out of a reverse mortgage (and when that may be a good idea).
What Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover and Not Cover?
Discover what homeowner’s insurance is, what it covers, what it doesn’t cover, and how to extend coverage with endorsements.
Home Equity Acronyms: Making Sense Of HEL, HELOC & HEA
Home equity acronyms are confusing. This short guide explains the differences between them.
How a HEA Works: Home Equity Agreements Made Easy
Learn how a HEA works, and how you can get cash without monthly payments or interest.