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Buying vs. Leasing a Car
When you decide to get a new car, the process can be overwhelming. There are many decisions you have to make. One of the most important decisions is whether you want to buy the car or to lease it. Maybe you’ve heard that leasing is less expensive than buying. Maybe you’ve heard that buying is better in the long...
Auto Refinancing: Your Worthwhile Path to Savings?
For most people, an auto loan is what makes it possible to buy a car. You agree to the terms, interest rate, and monthly payment because it allows you the freedom to have your own vehicle. Depending on your circumstances, the terms of that loan may have felt reasonable at the time. But as time goes on, you may feel...
Buying Your First Home
There comes a time when you want to settle down and have a place you can call your own. A place where there are no landlords, no property management companies and no one to tell you “no.” Your first home is all these things and more, but before you make this investment, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with the...
Remodeling Your Home
Every homeowner wishes to change things after some time. The big question is where to start. It seems that once a small project begins, a bigger project quickly takes shape, and this can create a problem with any budget. Preparing for a remodeling project is a lot like preparing to buy a car. You know what make and...