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You wanted to ditch that mortgage before you retired; you didn't. That's OK! There are some benefits to bringing your home loan into your golden years.
If you are willing to put in some time and work, you may be able to save money on your next home purchase by buying a fixer-upper. Here's what to look for.
Banks and credit unions both have their benefits...and the potential to be totally annoying. Here's how to figure out which institution is right for you.
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10 Places to Get Free Personal Finance Classes
Wise Bread is a great source of personal finance basics, but only one thing beats a proper, quality financial education — a FREE high quality financial education.
4 Smart Ways to Lower Your Monthly Mortgage Payment
A hefty home loan doesn't have to be a burden. Here's how you can trim dollars from your monthly mortgage payment.
Diagnose and Improve Your Financial Health: A 10-Item Checklist
If you resolved to take better care of your finances in 2011, learn what to fix first — and how — with this checkup list.
7 Things Your Credit Report Does NOT Include
Your credit reports may be handy snapshots of your financial health, but they don't show the whole picture. Find out what's missing.
5 Benefits of Carrying a Mortgage Into Retirement
You wanted to ditch that mortgage before you retired; you didn't. That's OK! There are some benefits to bringing your home loan into your golden years.
The 4 Greatest Stock Reversals in the Last Decade
These four big stock market losers transformed themselves into stock market darlings in just 10 years. Find out what it takes to be a comeback kid.
The 5 Best Resistance Bands
If you want to add resistance training to your fitness routine, but you don't want to buy weights, choose one of these five best resistance bands.
5 Ways to Make Adoption Affordable
The road to starting a family isn't always direct — or easy to pay for. Make adoption more affordable with grants, tax credits, and creativity.
How to Set Career Goals When You Lack Direction
If you're lost on the career path, have no fear; you can still set goals without knowing where you're going.
4 Questions to Ask Before Getting Trendy Beauty Treatments
Before you risk your money — and your health! — on a trendy new beauty treatment, there are some things you should consider.
5 Free Handy Coupon Apps — Don’t Leave Home Without One
With so many free coupon apps to choose from, which are worth downloading? Check out these five that can save — or even make — you money.
24 Ways to Have a Blast This Weekend While Spending $0
Weekends are the best part of the week, but usually they cost money. Make this weekend a no spender with one or more of these fun, free activities.
What to Look for in a Fixer-Upper
If you are willing to put in some time and work, you may be able to save money on your next home purchase by buying a fixer-upper. Here's what to look for.
The 5 Best Exercise Mats
If you're looking to skip the gym and get fit at home, you need the right exercise mat. Try any of these five as part of your daily workout routine.
7 Financial Must Haves for the First-Time Home Buyer
Making the leap into homeownership for the first time? Before you buy, make sure you've covered these seven financial basics.
16 Amazon Deal Hacks You May Not Already Know
You probably already purchase from online retail behemoth Amazon.com for savings and convenience. Find more of both with these Amazon shopping hacks.
Credit Unions vs. Banks: What's the Difference?
Banks and credit unions both have their benefits...and the potential to be totally annoying. Here's how to figure out which institution is right for you.
9 Qualities to Look for in Well-Made Clothing
Before stocking your capsule wardrobe with some sweet new outfits, make sure they're worth the cost — and will last a good long while.
10 Fun and Delicious Ways to Use Tortillas
Whether flour or corn, the inexpensive staple is surprisingly versatile and reliably delicious. Here are 10 unexpected ways to enjoy them.
5 Social Media Stars Who Earn Way More Than You
These famous Internet faces are raking in all the cash. Probably way more than you are.