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How Mortgage Lenders Size You Up

Looking to buy a home? To get approved, you need to meet these criteria first.

Where Does a Mortgage Go When the Lender Dies?

Congratulations, you've inherited a house. But what if your parents left you a mortgage balance along with the property?

3 Real Estate Myths Debunked

Believing this "common knowledge" could ruin your efforts to buy or sell a home.

Could This Financial Aid Form Help Fix the Student Loan Crisis?

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has debuted a financial aid sheet to help students make better decisions.

Ask a Tax Preparer: Will I Have to Pay Taxes on Forgiven Debt?

If part of your student loan debt or mortgage is forgiven, will you have to pay taxes on the forgiven debt?

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8 Top Home-Selling Mistakes People Often Make

Want to get as much money as you can for your house? Skip these missteps.

7 Top Home-Buying Mistakes People Often Make

A home is one of the biggest purchases you'll ever make. Use these tips to be sure it goes off without a hitch.

Mortgages 101: What You Need to Know

Along with being expensive, a mortgage can be complicated. We break it down for you here.

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I Want to Fill Out My FAFSA to Get Student Aid

Think of the FAFSA as your golden ticket to educational opportunity—it's key for you to apply for grants, scholarships and federal loans to help pay for college or graduate school.

I Want to Get a Mortgage

You're ready to buy a home. Find out exactly what steps you need to take to get a mortgage.

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