Getting a joint mortgage? Here’s how your credit score factors in

Getting a joint mortgage? Here’s how your credit score factors in

If you're thinking about getting a joint mortgage with another person, one of the most important things to consider is how your credit scores will be factored into the approval process. Learn about the key benefits of getting a joint mortgage along with what to watch out for.

If you're thinking about getting a joint mortgage with another person, one of the most important things to consider is how your credit scores will be factored into the approval process. Learn about the key benefits of getting a joint mortgage along with what to watch out for.

US economy grew at a robust 6.4% rate last quarter

US economy grew at a robust 6.4% rate last quarter

The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed from the pandemic recession.

The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed from the pandemic recession.

Is it worth getting a starter home?

Is it worth getting a starter home?

A starter home is a common option for first-time homebuyers looking to get their feet wet in the housing market. While starter homes are generally cheaper, you could be giving up a lot of your preferences in a home or get stuck paying for costly repairs. Here's how to consider if a starter home is best for you.

A starter home is a common option for first-time homebuyers looking to get their feet wet in the housing market. While starter homes are generally cheaper, you could be giving up a lot of your preferences in a home or get stuck paying for costly repairs. Here's how to consider if a starter home is best for you.

A beginner's guide to buying home insurance

A beginner's guide to buying home insurance

Home insurance is one of the smartest investments every person who owns a piece of real estate should make. Here’s a homeowners insurance guide and what you should expect as a first-time homeowner.

Home insurance is one of the smartest investments every person who owns a piece of real estate should make. Here’s a homeowners insurance guide and what you should expect as a first-time homeowner.

9 low income personal loans for 2021

9 low income personal loans for 2021

While having a low income might limit your borrowing options, there are still several lenders that offer low-income loans.

While having a low income might limit your borrowing options, there are still several lenders that offer low-income loans.

Exodus from California, high-tax states driving unprecedented real estate boom

Exodus from California, high-tax states driving unprecedented real estate boom

Real estate executive Rogers Healy said high taxes in states like California are drastically changing real estate trends. Hundreds of people moving to Dallas, Texas per day, he said.

Real estate executive Rogers Healy said high taxes in states like California are drastically changing real estate trends. Hundreds of people moving to Dallas, Texas per day, he said.

Toilet paper, beer, wine among grocery store items expected to cost more, report says

Toilet paper, beer, wine among grocery store items expected to cost more, report says

As we are months removed from the panic buy era during the early stages of the pandemic, experts are predicting price hikes for toilet paper in the coming weeks.

As we are months removed from the panic buy era during the early stages of the pandemic, experts are predicting price hikes for toilet paper in the coming weeks.

How to manage debt ahead of retirement

How to manage debt ahead of retirement

Debt doesn't have to keep you from enjoying a secure retirement.

Debt doesn't have to keep you from enjoying a secure retirement.

Misled about mortgage forbearance? Consider mortgage refinancing instead

Misled about mortgage forbearance? Consider mortgage refinancing instead

Mortgage forbearance can be a great option for Americans struggling to make their monthly payments but a mortgage refinance might actually make more sense.

Mortgage forbearance can be a great option for Americans struggling to make their monthly payments but a mortgage refinance might actually make more sense.