Credit Cards
5 things to know after buying a house
My wife Holly and I bought a new house a few months ago. While Money Under 30’s First Time Home Buying Guide helped us polish the buying process, there were some surprises after closing and during the first few weeks of moving in. So what were those surprises? Which home renovation do you prefer? Where […]
How to choose a cashback credit card
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Does a 1% mortgage rate difference matter?
When you start thinking about buying a home, you’ll hear all about mortgage rates and how terrible it is when they go up, how great it is when they go down, or even why low mortgage rates are no good. always good. Your mortgage rate is simply the sum of the interest charged by the […]
How to get a credit card with bad credit
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What is a secured credit card?
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What is decentralized finance and how does it work?
Our current financial system is built on a centralized infrastructure managed by institutions (such as banks). The idea of DeFi, on the other hand, is to create an open financial system that does not require organizations to manage and facilitate the movement and creation of money/assets. DeFi wants to decentralize and democratize so that anyone […]
Chase Ultimate Rewards Transfer Partners
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Finding Fair Housing: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Tenants
Getting your first apartment should be a fun experience. Of course, it can be a little nerve-wracking, and in today’s competitive market, you’ll definitely have to see a few places before picking the right one. However, in the end you will eventually move away from the parental home and have their own space. Unfortunately, this […]
Can saving too much be bad for you?
I’ve always been an aggressive saver. When I was little, my parents taught me to always have money for a rainy day, and I’ve been wearing rubber boots ever since. To give you an idea of my obsession with savings, I worked three jobs during my college years to increase my savings rate, and to […]
How NACA Helps People with Credit Problems Buy Homes
If someone told you they’d give you a down payment on a house and give you a below-market mortgage – no credit score needed – you’d probably think they were joking. But the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) does just that. This Boston-based non-profit organization (serving all 50 states) is more than just a […]