Top To-Dos to Track Before, During, and After You Buy Your New Home Finding, buying, and moving in to a new house can feel like a full-time job. Stay organized and cover your bases with a checklist of these important and vital “to-do” items. Get pre-approved for a mortgage. Once you know what a lender […]

Buying your first home is a big step – learn more about the potentially helpful implications for your taxes. TURBOTAX A great milestone of your financial life is the purchase of your first home. While less exciting, the tax implications of that achievement are no less critical. After all, homeownership creates several new opportunities for […]

Hopefully you already know the basics of improving and maintaining a good credit score. Pay your bills on time, don’t max out your credit, and keep an eye on your credit report for inaccuracies. However, beyond these basic perennial good habits, there are some other, more surprising ways you can improve your score. For example, […]

Becoming a homeowner is a big decision. Money Girl explains how to prepare your finances, figure out a budget, work with real estate pros, and even when it’s best to step back and wait to buy a home. THE QUICK AND DIRTY If you have stable income, good credit, and savings for a down payment, […]