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20 ways to prepare financially for a recession

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  Ask a dozen economists if we’re heading for a recession, and you’ll get a dozen different answers. What they’ll likely have in common, though, is …

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22 ways high inflation could impact your next money moves

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Inflation is making almost everything more expensive, including buying and selling a home.Skyrocketing home values give sellers a lot of options. Competition is so high that …

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America’s best cities for commuters

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Commuting is a way of life for millions of Americans, but many employees absolutely hate it. Economists used to think that long commutes wouldn’t have any …

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Some of you will be mad about this ranking of America’s best coffee cities

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In fact, they love it so much that they drink over 650 million cups of it every single day. It’s our lifeblood: Adults in the U.S. …

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20 critical things to consider before buying a house

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Buying a home is a great investment and a very big deal. But there’s no going back once you sign that purchase agreement. For that reason, …

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The most expensive real estate markets in America

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Buying a home has gotten harder over the past few decades — and it’s gotten a lot harder just in the past few years, which doesn’t …

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12 tips to help you sell your home faster

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Whether you’re upgrading, downgrading, moving for a job, or are just looking for a change, there are plenty of ways to sell your home. When you’re …

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20 ways to win a real estate bidding war

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  In a hot real estate market, finding your dream home can be frustrating, no matter how many tools and websites you use. No sooner do you find …

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25 ways you can start investing in real estate

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Investing in property is a smart financial decision for several reasons. Real estate tends to appreciate in value over time, is viewed as safer than investing …

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Buying a new home? Don’t forget to negotiate these items

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When buying a home, you are expected to negotiate throughout the process, from negotiating with your agent for a home buyer rebate to negotiating closing costs after an inspection. …

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20 ways to save money when selling your home

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Selling your home is likely one of the largest financial transactions of your life — and with it can come some hefty expenses. While there are some …

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30 first-time homebuyer mistakes that can cost you big time

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Buying a house is an incredibly exciting yet overwhelming time. If new homebuyers let their emotions get the best of them or fail to do their …

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Simple projects that could increase your home’s value

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Spring is a time of renewal, and it certainly extends to space we now spend most of our time in, our homes. Three out of four …