7 Benefits of a Federal Reserve Interest Rate Hike
(TNS)—Interest rates are going up. The Federal Reserve in June hiked rates for the second time in 2018, and there could...
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Credit Freeze: A Misunderstood Freebie That You Actually Want
(TNS)—Just one year ago, consumers woke up and discovered that hackers had one heck of a field day with their...
5 Secrets for Getting the Best Last-Minute Travel Deals
The best deals on air travel and some vacation packages are offered months in advance. But Reader's Digest wrested a...
What to Buy in September
(TNS)—September is a big month for bargains, with deep discounts on summer merchandise and more. "September is all about the...
What Property Buyers Should Know About Land Loans
(TNS)—If you're thinking about buying land, you'll be hard-pressed to persuade a mortgage lender to finance your purchase. Instead, you'll...
Consumer Confidence at High Point
In August, consumer confidence rose, posting a 133.4 reading in the Consumer Confidence Index® from The Conference Board. July's reading...
Beware Location Remorse: Over a Third Have ‘Neighborhood Regret’
You can change a house—location is tougher. According to new research by Trulia, 36 percent of Americans have "neighborhood regret,"...
Housing in 2020: Construction Costs Grow, Mortgage Rates Slow
Where will housing be in 2020? According to the latest Metrostudy predictions, if all continues on its current track, construction...
401(k) Auto-Enrollment Connected to Early Withdrawals, With Housing Implications
With Social Security trust fund reserves waning—predicted to be depleted by 2034, leaving Social Security unable to maintain full scheduled...
Challenged by a Down Payment? The Easiest Markets to Save For
One of the biggest challenges for first-time homebuyers is saving. Coming up with a down payment is a hurdle for...
4 Hidden Costs of Homeownership Clients Should Understand
As your client’s guide to the process leading to homeownership, it’s your responsibility to make sure they know what they’re getting into from a financial perspective. Read more.
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