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Times Up on Some Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

A single-family home in Los Angeles. Allison Dinner/Getty ImagesFor those who took five-year adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) in 2021, the day of reckoning is about to take place. Others who have 10-year ARMs also will be scrambling as they both receive letters from their lenders...
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Do You Have Percentage-Based Deductibles on Your Home? Prepare Yourself

Whether you opt for a percentage deductible or are required by your insurer, you could be in for an unpleasant surprise if there is a large loss to your home.Percentage-based deductibles are growing in popularity with the homeowners’ insurance industry. It’s imperative that homeowners...
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Protect Yourself From Homeowner Scams

Scammers target desperate homeowners, such as those who are struggling with mortgage payments or...
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You Can Travel and Work Remotely

Zamrznuti tonovi/ShutterstockHave you been bitten by the travel bug? If you have a remote...
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Rude Tipping Habits You May Not Realize You Do

When you receive good service in a restaurant, the usual custom is to give...
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Frugal Habits That Take You From Lower Middle-Class to Upper Middle-Class

Disciplined spending and smart automation can help you achieve lasting financial security.Zamrznuti tonovi/Shutterstock12/31/2025|Updated: 12/31/2025Do...
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Cut Down on Your Utility Bills

Simple changes to how you use energy and water at home can significantly reduce...
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7 Ways to Rein In Holiday Spending

Monkey Business Images/ShutterstockYou probably don’t want to start the new year with a big...
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What Not to Fix When Selling a House

Watchara Ritjan/ShutterstockYou probably want your house to look its best when trying to sell...
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Bidding War Strategies for Home Buying

Studio Romantic/ShutterstockBefore you even enter a bidding war on a house, there are some...
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Group Life Insurance Versus Individual Life Insurance

Andrey_Popov/ShutterstockAs part of a benefits package, many employers offer group life insurance to their...
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Beyond No Tax on Tips: 7 Key OBBB Provisions for Individual Taxpayers

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), passed in July, made several changes to...
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Restaurants Use Tips to Cut Labor Costs

Nok Lek Travel Lifestyle/ShutterstockYou received great service and want to reward your waiter. But...
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Mortgage Interest Deduction: The Limit and How It Works

The mortgage interest deduction can cut your taxes, but only if you itemize and...
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