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Being approved for a $40,000 line of credit isn't always easy. And, right now, with the average credit card interest rate just under a recent record high, it isn't exactly cheap either. Before getting ...

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Whether you’re buying your first house or your forever home, understanding your monthly mortgage payment is vital before you close. It’s often the largest recurring expense in your budget, and knowing ...

When the Federal Reserve Board met in June, it once again left interest rates unchanged, holding its benchmark range at 4.25% to 4.50%. While that might sound uneventful, the decision influences ...

After years of elevated borrowing costs, mortgage interest rates have just taken a sharp turn lower, and homeowners and buyers are taking notice. According to the latest rate data from the Mortgage ...

Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy Side. Staff Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side Valerie Morris is a staff editor at Buy Side and a personal finance expert. A home ...