The conforming loan limit for home loans in the U.S. fell back to pre-2008 levels recently. Now lawmakers want to raise it again. Learn how it could affect you.
If your house is cluttered, it could be affecting your mind, too. The good news is that you can keep your home AND brain clean — even if you're naturally messy.
My parents always told me that buying a timeshare is a bad idea because of the inflated upfront cost and perpetual maintenance and exchange fees the timeshare companies pile on.
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Should Conforming Loan Limits Be Increased?
The conforming loan limit for home loans in the U.S. fell back to pre-2008 levels recently. Now lawmakers want to raise it again. Learn how it could affect you.
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A deployment is tough enough without the financial burden. Keep your money in check to make your service a little less stressful.
How to Get Your First Credit Card and Build Credit
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The $40 Hidden Inside a 12V Battery
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7 Little White Lies That Can Save You Money
Sometimes it's OK to fudge the truth in the name of saving money.
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Talking Trash: Is Your Messy Mind the Cause of Your Messy House?
If your house is cluttered, it could be affecting your mind, too. The good news is that you can keep your home AND brain clean — even if you're naturally messy.
Why You Should Donate a Blood Sucking Timeshare
My parents always told me that buying a timeshare is a bad idea because of the inflated upfront cost and perpetual maintenance and exchange fees the timeshare companies pile on.
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