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Revealed â how many renters owe their landlords back rent
Newly released survey data from rental search platform ApartmentList shows a shocking 28% of renters started 2021 with unpaid rent bills from previous months. This “rent debt,” according to the survey, is especially concentrated among younger renters and people of color. While rent debt improved marginally from October of 2020, recent downturns in employment might … [Read more…]
How low can we go? 30-year mortgage rate charts tell the story
30-year mortgage rates chart with average 30-year rates since 1972. Rates have been dropping, but can they go lower still? Find out here.
Why 2020 was a record-shattering year for the US housing market
The US housing market saw a whopping S2.5 trillion increase in value in 2020 – the largest gain in a single year since 2005, according to Zillow. The full inventory of US housing is now worth $35.2 trillion. Zillow expects that to grow even bigger than last year’s $2.5 billion gain in 2021 – even … [Read more…]
Predicting the ‘Right Time’ to Buy or Sell a Home
You can’t see into the future, but you can make an informed decision.
The 10 Best Closed-End Funds (CEFs) for 2021
Even the best closed-end funds (CEFs) don’t get much media attention. That’s OK. Strong results and typically high distributions are reward enough.
How I Repaid $65,000 In Student Loans and Invested at the Same Time
Today, I have a great guest post to share. Here is how this person paid off $65,000 in student loans all while investing at the same time. Student loans… everyone’s got ‘em everyone wants to get rid of them. This is a story of my battle with student loans and how I found success in […]
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When Do Homeowners Pay More in Principal Than Interest? â 2021 Study
As 2020 mortgage rates in the U.S. reached historic lows, housing sales increased throughout the year. Freddie Mac data shows that the 30-year fixed mortgage rate, excluding fees and points, fell to less than 3% in July 2020 for the … Continue reading →
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5 Common Mistakes You’ll Make When Getting Out of Debt
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You’ve made the decision that you want to get out of debt.  Good for you.  You’ve got your budget and your debt pay down plan ready to go.  You are ready to attack your plan. Before you start I want you to do one thing.  Stop right there.  Don’t do another thing to get out of … Read More about 5 Common Mistakes You’ll Make When Getting Out of Debt
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