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6 Fees to Look Out for When Buying a Home

Obtaining a mortgage to buy a home, or to refinance one you already own, is not cheap. Here are the fees you'll likely have to pay upfront and at closing.

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6 Fees to Look Out for When Buying a Home
mortgages

6 Fees to Look Out for When Buying a Home

Obtaining a mortgage to buy a home, or to refinance one you already own, is not cheap. Here are the fees you'll likely have to pay upfront and at closing.

Scott Sheldon

Can My Bank Take My Social Security Benefits to Pay My Credit Card Bill?
Managing Debt

Can My Bank Take My Social Security Benefits to Pay My Credit Card Bill?

If you owe on an old debt, can your Social Security money be garnished to pay it off?

Gene Melchionne

The Most Important Dates on Your Credit Report
credit reports

The Most Important Dates on Your Credit Report

If you’ve reviewed your credit reports recently you’ve no doubt seen many dates -- many, many dates. And some are more important than others.

Gerri Detweiler

Is There a Subprime Car Loan Bubble?
Auto Loans

Is There a Subprime Car Loan Bubble?

Auto loans are hot, but some observers wondering if a bubble is starting to emerge.

Bob Sullivan

Can You Pay Your Mortgage With a Credit Card?
mortgages

Can You Pay Your Mortgage With a Credit Card?

Sometimes, lenders allow you to pay one debt with another, but there are a lot of things to know before you charge a mortgage.

Christine DiGangi

How Much Will My Credit Score Drop If I Apply for a Car Loan?
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How Much Will My Credit Score Drop If I Apply for a Car Loan?

Shopping for the best deal on a vehicle loan can be smart, but some readers have had an unpleasant surprise when they checked their credit scores afterward.

Gerri Detweiler

4 Business Credit Cards With Big Sign-Up Bonuses
non-partner cards

4 Business Credit Cards With Big Sign-Up Bonuses

If your business uses credit cards as a primary method of payment, you're missing out if you don't look for a good business rewards credit card.

Jason Steele

Do All Credit Checks Hurt My Credit?
Credit 101

Do All Credit Checks Hurt My Credit?

While credit inquiries may affect your credit score, it's not always the case. It all depends on what kind of credit check is being done.

Gerri Detweiler

The Real Reason Student Loans Should Be Dischargeable in Bankruptcy
student loans

The Real Reason Student Loans Should Be Dischargeable in Bankruptcy

What would happen with the student loan crisis if student debt was allowed to be discharged in bankruptcy?

Mitchell D. Weiss

4 Ways to Earn Money Without Lifting a Finger
Personal Finance

4 Ways to Earn Money Without Lifting a Finger

If some extra money coming in each month would be a welcome addition — and wouldn't it for all of us? — here are some ideas for how you can make it happen.

AJ Smith

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