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How Much Does It Cost to Replace or Repair a Furnace?
[ad_1] When we built our home in northern Indiana in 2023, I paid $6,200 for a 95% AFUE gas furnace. It wasn’t the cheapest option, but winters here don’t mess…
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Independently Unaffordable: The New York Tuition Assistance Program’s Inequitable Treatment of Independent Students
[ad_1] For more than fifty years, New York’s Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) has been the cornerstone of college affordability for New York residents. However, the structure of TAP contributes to inequities…
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Are Home Equity Investments Loans? HEI Legislation, Regulation, and What the CFPB Say
[ad_1] If you’re a homeowner, your home’s value has probably increased over the past few years. That means you have an asset you can use if you need cash for…
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Can’t Afford Down Payment? 7 Steps to Buy Your Next Home Sooner
[ad_1] If you grew up hearing that you need a 20% down payment to buy a house, you may think you can’t afford a home right now (or maybe ever).…
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Excellent Mortgage Rates, Thousands of Happy Borrowers
[ad_1] Our take: New American Funding (NAF) combines an unusually wide range of mortgage options with standout customer satisfaction, something you don’t always see in this space. It’s a strong…
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On the Edge of a “Default Cliff”: New Survey Shows Student Loan Borrowers Are Struggling to Keep Up
[ad_1] With how the economy is, I can barely afford to live. I have to choose between rent, loans, or putting food on the table. There’s no help and it…
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What Is It, and Should You Lock Your Rate Today?
[ad_1] A mortgage rate lock is basically your lender saying, “This is your interest rate, and we’ll hold it for you for a while.” Most locks last 30 to 120…
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2025 Polling Results
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27 Mortgage Costs and Lender Fees That Take New Homeowners By Surprise
[ad_1] A home is the largest purchase you’ll ever make, and that can be scary. You have good reason for it, too: 73% of first-time homebuyers had regrets about their…
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How Hard Is It to Get a Mortgage in December 2025 ?
[ad_1] Many buyers are asking the same thing right now: Why does getting a mortgage feel so hard? Honestly, it’s not just you. Prices are still elevated, rates haven’t fallen…
