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Thinking About Subletting an Apartment?Subletting or renting out your apartment can be a great way to earn extra passive income. Subletting, in particular, can be a lifesaver for tenants who need to vacate their apartment on short notice or for people looking for short-term housing. Subletting ca...

What Do Lenders Look For in Home Equity Applications?If you're facing financial strain in your life, a home equity loan might be the answer to your credit issues. Not only does settling your high-interest debt with a low rate home equity loan cut down on your liability, but it diversifies your cr...

How to Increase the Market Value of Your PropertyBefore putting your home on the market, it's important to do what you can to increase its value as much as possible. Even if you aren't planning on selling your home anytime soon, knowing which changes add significant value to your property can be ...

While most of us do our best to maintain a reasonable rainy day fund, once in a while, an expense will come along that ends up being more than we can comfortably afford to put on a credit card. Be it a large expense like a major home renovation project or an emergency expense, like a medical bill...

Buying your first home can be a very intimidating and stressful process. While it is exciting, searching for your first home is often overwhelming. In addition to being a significant financial commitment, it’s easy to feel pressure as you likely want to find a place that you can call home for the...

The first Earth Day may have been celebrated nearly 50 years ago, but the idea of “Going Green” has grown in popularity in recent years. Individuals are embracing ways to be environmentally friendly by saying no to plastic straws, buying electric vehicles and opting into paperless statements. But...