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It’s a big decision to join the military. Members of the armed forces face a slew of risks to their physical safety and psychological well-being. They make many trade-offs in their personal lives as well, from frequent moves around the United States to overseas deployments that challenge even the strongest families. To help offset personal
A mortgage is a long-term commitment that will likely cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars in principal and interest payments over the life of the loan. Paying your mortgage once every two weeks instead of once per month can trim that total expense. But is it worth it?
Buying a home comes with many decisions, among them the loan term you want. Should you choose a shorter loan term with higher minimum monthly payments or a longer loan term with smaller payments? Learn the differences between a 15-year and a 30-year mortgage, and the pros and cons of either option.
The rent is too darn high, and the cost of buying a house keeps going up. It’s reasonable to worry that you’ll never be able to afford to buy a home. But you have options beyond buying a traditional single-family home — and some are cheaper.
Want to invest in real estate without tenants calling you in the middle of the night? A mortgage REIT, or mREIT, could be right for you. Find out how this type of real estate investment trust works, how risky it really is, and whether it fits into your financial plan.
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