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5 Smart Money Moves to Make this Fall

Asthe leaves begin to change color, it's time to start thinking about youryear-end money strategy. The fall and winter holidays are closer than youthink. Use the following strategies to make the rest of the year count.
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Try On Your Car Payment

Here’s a tactic that gets youcloser to the down payment you wish you had and can also let you “try on” yourcar loan payment on a trial basis, no strings attached.
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Put Your House to Work

Sometimeswe see a beautiful house and think, “I should sell my home and get a house likethat one!” But your current home has something a new home doesn’t have—equity. Homeequity provides homeowners a ready...
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For Couples, Retirement is About Timing

Retirement timing usually boils down to dollars: Couples plan to retire when they've got enough money to maintain the kind of lifestyle they want for as long as they expect to live. That number will be different for...
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Credit Cards: Pay More Than the Minimum for Faster Payoff

Minimum payments on credit cards are between 1%to 4% of the balance due. If you can afford higher payments each month, you'llbenefit over the long haul. 
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Navigating the Homebuying Process: Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it canalso be a complex and sometimes overwhelming process. From saving for a downpayment to securing a mortgage, there are many important steps to consider onyour...