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The new name of the mortgage lending game? Transparency.

Ever wish mortgage lenders were more like windows and less like brick walls? That is, a little clearer about their rates, terms and what it means to you on a monthly, annual and long-term basis? Well, your wish just
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Renting vs. Homeowning: What’s your Saver stance?

If you’ve ever wrestled with the “renting vs. owning” question, you know it’s not always an obvious or easy decision. Frugal Dad enters the ring and pins down his thoughts on renting. According to him, renting doesn’t always equate to throwing your money away. What do you think? We came up with
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A make-believe budget could change your reality. For realsies.

Remember the days of make believe? You could entertain yourself for hours just by using your own imagination. Cops and robbers. Super heroes. House. All fun and fond memories. Guess what? We think as an adult you could stand
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Homeownership: An opportunity, not a right.

If you want to own a home, save for it. It’s a simple concept, one your parents most likely subscribed to. Sadly, it’s a message that has been lost in translation over the past several years. If there’s
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Sizing up your home options? Try sizing down.

Is smaller better? Is less more? Does size even matter? Dr. Ruth may want to chime in, but if you’re talking about houses, size most definitely matters. The Wisdom Journal extols 12 virtues of why a smaller home
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