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Is it Better to Buy or Rent a Home?

There is both an upside and downside to buying or renting a home, condo or apartment. Buyers can argue that owning property gives them financial security that they can pass on to their children. However, that American Dream can be very expensive and financially limiting.

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Investment Options for Military Personnel

Military personnel do lead very different lives from civilian employees, but they can make the same smart investment choices as everyone else. Not only do these special citizens have the same chance to purchase stocks or real estate, but they also enjoy special opportunities only

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Investing in College Town Real Estate

Every fall, droves of college students, staff and faculty flock to college towns to prepare for a new school year, and they all have one need in common – housing. This consistent demand for accommodations is a boon to the savvy real estate investor. Most

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Investing 101: Dollar-Cost Averaging Explained

If you want to build wealth over time or have some extra funds to fall back on for emergencies (or fun), one of the best things you can do is to start investing. Unfortunately, many people refrain from investing in the stock market because they

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How Credit Scores Impact Home Loans and Interest Rates

If you have decided to buy a home, you will soon need to qualify for a home loan. Mortgage lenders will use both your credit score and credit report to determine if you qualify for financing. However, every lender will use slightly different criteria. In

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Home Improvements to Increase Property Value

Certain improvements and upgrades can improve your home’s personal value and livability. Other improvements, such as major remodels and additions can significantly increase the market value of your home and its appeal to potential buyers. Get the most value out of your home improvement investments.

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Home Buying Assistance Programs for Military Personnel

For many families, their largest investment is their home, however, home buying is especially complicated for military families who tend to move frequently and often with little notice. At the same time, service members have access to special mortgage programs and tax breaks to help

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Future Planning Using a Life Insurance Retirement Plan

For the average person, saving for the future is a matter of taking advantage of the wide variety of available tools, such as 401(k)s or Roth IRAs through your job, working with a Certified Financial Advisor (CFA) or Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or personally managed

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