Enhance Your Career Skills for Free
by Quicken
July 22, 2016
Perhaps you're re-entering the workforce after taking time off to raise a family, or you've managed to nab a job...
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The Real Cost of Buying a Home in America [Infographic]
by Quicken
July 21, 2016
Expereinced homeowners know that the cost of buying a house goes far beyond the list price. Before applying for a...
Renting vs Buying: A Regional Guide [Infographic]
by Quicken
July 21, 2016
Buying a house is almost always cheaper than renting. In the U.S., owning is 35% cheaper than renting after seven...
Top 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a New Home
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Mistake #1: Buying Beyond Your Means One of the most exciting parts about shopping for a new home is that...
Real Estate & Personal Finance: How to Get a Mortgage on a Low Income
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Real Estate & Personal Finance: How to Get a Mortgage on a Low Income A low income doesn’t prevent you...
What Credit Score Is Needed to Buy a House?
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Real Estate & Personal Finance: What Is Considered a Good Credit Score for a Mortgage Loan? It’s true that when...
3 Options for Making Home Improvements
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Your home may be the most significant investment you’ll ever make. During the course of owning it, home improvements will...
6 Green (and Easy) Ways to Heat Your Home
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Heating your home this winter doesn’t have to cost a bundle or make you break your . The six easy...
Should You Withdraw Funds from Your 401k to Buy a House?
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Access to Funds One circumstance in which a 401(k) loan might benefit you, according to Joseph A. Cannova, a Certified...
Real Estate & Personal Finance: How Do Mortgage Brokers Help in the Home-Buying Process?
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Many mortgage brokers are experts at getting you ready to buy a home. In fact, some real estate agents require...
Real Estate & Personal Finance: Can I Buy a Home While on a Debt Management Plan?
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
A debt management plan helps you get your personal finances under control through a carefully structured action plan based on...
Make More Benjamins Without Quitting Your Job
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
I'm all for silver linings, but the latest survey issued by the National Association of Colleges and Employers on starting...
6 Costs That Await New Homeowners
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
nthusiastic first-time homebuyers frequently gloss over costs that gobble budgets and overwhelm paychecks. Don’t set yourself up to watch TV...
Budgeting Conundrum: Is It Smarter to Rent or Buy a House?
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Budgeting Conundrum: Is It Smarter to Rent or Buy a House? Home ownership is often touted as the American Dream,...
What Do You Need to Buy a House?: 5 Key Requirements
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
5 Primary Financial Requirements for Purchasing a Home Getting a home inspection prior to closing can reveal hidden problems with...
Buying a House: A Checklist
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
A Budgeting Checklist for Buying Your First Home When the time comes to buy your first house, there’s a lot...
How To Buy A House With Little Or No Credit
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Even though being debt-free can make you a better credit risk, getting a mortgage when you have little or no...