How to get rid of your private mortgage insurance (aka PMI)
PMI protects your lender, not you, yet you’re the one who has to pay for it every month. Argh. Here’s how to get that money back in your wallet.
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Everything you need to know about mortgage insurance
Mortgage insurance is a monthly pain in the budget. But it can make buying your first home possible. Here’s how it works.
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Halloween home safety tips
Inviting trick-or-treaters to your door is fun and neighborly. But it’s also a liability. With these simple Halloween safety tips, you can relax.
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Haunted reads for haunted house lovers
We don’t recommend buying a haunted house – it could result in unexpected repair bills. But do check out these creepy haunted house novels.
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What’s in a mortgage payment?
A monthly mortgage payment covers more than just the loan. To find your bottom line, look at all four components, otherwise known as PITI.
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Our favorite home podcasts
With over 115,000 podcasts available, how do you know which podcast is best? Here are our top picks for home and finance.
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6 reasons to stay calm about homebuying
Buying a home can seem daunting, and the fact is, it can be stressful. But the data is in: you don’t need to stress.
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How to potluck like a pro
Sharing food is a tried-and-true way to be a good neighbor. But what if you can’t afford to feed 20 people? Here's how to host a great potluck instead.
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How to protect yourself after the Equifax data breach
143 million Americans were affected. Here’s how to check your accounts and protect yourself going forward.
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Insurance types 101: Homebuyer’s guide
The number of insurance policies that come with homeownership can leave anyone’s head spinning. So here’s a breakdown of each type, all in one place.
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Your essential homeowner library
Every homeowner needs some trusted how-to books. Here are our top 8 picks for maintenance, repair, organizing, decorating, and gardening.
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10 things you might have wrong about solar
Solar is moving so fast that yesterday’s facts are today’s myths. Let's weed out the misconceptions.
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How to get rid of your private mortgage insurance (aka PMI)
PMI protects your lender, not you, yet you’re the one who has to pay for it every month. Argh. Here’s how to get that money back in your wallet.
Full article
Everything you need to know about mortgage insurance
Mortgage insurance is a monthly pain in the budget. But it can make buying your first home possible. Here’s how it works.
Full article
Halloween home safety tips
Inviting trick-or-treaters to your door is fun and neighborly. But it’s also a liability. With these simple Halloween safety tips, you can relax.
Full article
Haunted reads for haunted house lovers
We don’t recommend buying a haunted house – it could result in unexpected repair bills. But do check out these creepy haunted house novels.
Full article
What’s in a mortgage payment?
A monthly mortgage payment covers more than just the loan. To find your bottom line, look at all four components, otherwise known as PITI.
Full article
Our favorite home podcasts
With over 115,000 podcasts available, how do you know which podcast is best? Here are our top picks for home and finance.
Full article