6 smart moves for refinancing in a recession. Here's how to clear all the hurdles and take advantage of record low mortgage rates to lower your monthly payments. Home equity lines of credit are incredibly cheap. They're the cheapest way to borrow money right now if you can qualify for one.
The best home equity rates. Our home equity rate comparison charts will help you find the best deals.
Should you pay extra on your mortgage? It's a good idea, but it may not be the wisest use of your money. Our must-do checklist will tell you whether it's a smart move for you.
3 ways to pay off your mortgage faster. You don't need an accelerated payment plan from a mortgage service company to speed up your payoff. Our 3 free ways to accomplish this will save you tens of thousands of dollars and shorten the life of your loan.
How to cut your cost of living. We've got dozens of surprising ways to save a few bucks a week or hundreds of dollars a month.
10 smart, low-cost home improvements. They'll make your home more comfortable and appealing for less than $2,000 -- a lot less in most cases.
How to do a short sale. Our step-by-step process lets you sell your home for less than you owe on your mortgage, with your lender's permission.
4 ways insurers cut your coverage. Insurers are rewriting homeowners policies to limit their liability and reduce what they pay on claims. Here's what to look for.
Turn a condo into cheap college housing. Buying a place for your kids while they're in school could be cheaper than dorms or off-campus apartments.
The 7 biggest remodeling mistakes. There's no way to guarantee a hassle-free project. But avoiding these blunders will save you money and aggravation.
How to retire without a mortgage. Sell your home and use the equity to pay for a new place to live in a more affordable part of the country.
How to lower your heating costs this winter. These 8 smart moves can save you a bundle on gas, oil and electricity bills.
Home equity lines of credit remain a good choice for paying college bills. Here's the best way to cover tuition and living expenses using student loans and home equity lines of credit.
Special loans can help after a disaster. If you need a new mortgage to rebuild or relocate, here's a federal program that requires no down payment.
The 10 most valuable home improvements. From remodeling your kitchen to paying off high-cost credit card debt, we've got the best ways to put that money to work.
How to challenge your assessment. Here are 7 steps to tell if you're a candidate to appeal your assessment and lower your property tax bill. It takes work, but it can save you a bundle.
Reverse mortgages. If your pensions and retirement plans can't ensure a comfortable income, your home represents another source of savings. Tapping that equity might provide the extra cash you need.
How to avoid predatory lenders. Home equity loans attract more than their share of schemers and crooks who are literally out to steal your home with misleading sales pitches and scandalous contracts full of hidden terms and fees. Our 6 moves for smart borrowing will help you avoid all of that and land a great loan.
The 4 financial benefits of vacation homes. Additional tax deductions and a new source of income are only two of the four financial perks of owning a vacation home. And did we mention that it's a vacation home?
Why you should buy flood insurance. An astounding number of homes inundated in recent disasters aren't protected by flood insurance, and you don't have to have a creek running through your backyard to be at risk. How great is your risk? We'll show you how to find out.
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