If you focus on getting the absolute lowest rate and/or closing costs, you could end up spending a lot more time and money on your loan in the long run.
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Know Your Mortgage: Balloon Mortgages
by Travis Pelto on May 23, 2013 in Personal Finance
You think you’re the head of the class when it comes to types of home loans? Well consider this your extra credit, because we examine balloon mortgages in this week’s Know Your Mortgage.
Hold the Phone! Beware of Phony Medical Alert Companies
by Lisa Schlosberg on May 22, 2013 in Smart Shopper
A new medical alert system scam has phones ringing throughout the country; read on so you can identify the illegitimate telemarketers.
Will Paying My Cell Phone Bill Affect My Credit?
by Stephanie Halligan on May 21, 2013 in Credit & Debt
Depending on how you pay your cell phone bill, you could either be hurting or harming your credit (or not affecting it at all).
Be a Millionaire Day: 5 Tips for Saving Like a Millionaire
by Kevin Irwin on May 20, 2013 in Saving, Zing Zone
It’s May 20 and that means it’s Be a Millionaire Day. Here are five ways you can save like a millionaire.
How to Protect Your Financial Identity at an ATM
by Stephanie Diaz on May 16, 2013 in Credit & Debt, Trends
The next time you withdraw or deposit money from an ATM, be aware that saboteurs may have installed information-stealing devices known as skimmers.
Know Your Mortgage: Jumbo Loans
by Travis Pelto on May 16, 2013 in Personal Finance
Jumbo things are normally great, like jumbo shrimp or jumbo jets. Does the same apply to a jumbo loan? Read this week’s Know Your Mortgage to see what the “Jumbo” implies for your home loan.
Picking the Right Style Window for Your Home
by Kevin Irwin on May 16, 2013 in Home Improvement, Smart Shopper
Let’s take a look at five popular window styles so you can get a better idea of how they might fit your home. From picture and bay to casement, double-hung, and awning, there’s a type of window that fits your home-style.
