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  Debt What is APR and How Does It Affect Your Wallet?

  Annual Percentage Rate (APR) tells you how much a loan costs. Lenders quote APR as a percentage of the total amount you borrow, and that number gives you a rough idea of how much you’ll pay per year to borrow. If your loan has an APR of 10%, you’ll pay roughly $10 annually for every $100 you borrow.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  October 23, 2019
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  Debt 5 scenarios when you should not consolidate your debt

  Debt consolidation is a tool that helps borrowers gather all their debts into one payment. Having a single loan can be beneficial for those with a medium-sized amount of debt that's spread out over a lot of different accounts.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  October 15, 2019
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  Tools And Guides Should I fully pay off my mortgage?

  Almost every homeowner dreams of the day when they can own their house outright. With this dream in mind, paying off your mortgage ahead of schedule can seem like the best financial option.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  October 9, 2019
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  Tools And Guides Strategies to prepare and pay for major expenses

  For anyone who lives paycheck-to-paycheck, this can create a major challenge. How do you prepare for significant expenses? Here are a few strategies from professionals so that you're not caught unaware.

  

  Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. Editorial Team  article author

  October 9, 2019
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  Tools And Guides 7 tips to lower your debt and fix your finances

  If you're looking to turn your debt into a benefit, not a detriment, here are 7 tips to lower your debt and fix your finances.

  

  Nicole Beaulieu, CTO  article author

  October 8, 2019
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  Tools And Guides How do I pay off my mortgage in 10 years?

  Many homeowners don't realize the potential benefits of paying off their mortgage early, including the financial freedom a mortgage-free house represents. Here are our tips to help you pay off your mortgage in as little as 10 years.

  

  Barron Ernst, Head of Product  article author

  October 7, 2019
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  Tools And Guides Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

  Fall is the time of year to ensure that your house is ready for cold weather and to prepare your property for the freezing temperatures ahead. This fall-maintenance checklist will help you ready your home for the coming winter.

  

  Debra Jack, Contributor  article author

  October 1, 2019