Will Bankruptcy Affect Your Mortgage?
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Will Bankruptcy Affect Your Mortgage?

It’s possible to keep your home after bankruptcy, but the rules depend on the bankruptcy chapter and your state’s homestead exemption.

Don’t Let a Zombie Mortgage Stalk You
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Don’t Let a Zombie Mortgage Stalk You

Long-forgotten second mortgages are resurfacing, leaving some homeowners facing surprise debt.

Easing the Squeeze on Affordability
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Easing the Squeeze on Affordability

Affordability pressures are hitting Americans across income levels—from housing and cars to credit cards.

Beyond FICO: A Strategy for Productive Debt or Personal Leverage
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Beyond FICO: A Strategy for Productive Debt or Personal Leverage

Not all debt is bad: Productive debt builds assets and cash flow, while consumer debt funds depreciating expenses.

Time’s Up on Some Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
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Time’s Up on Some Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

As adjustable-rate mortgages reset, homeowners face higher payments and tough choices.

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Will Bankruptcy Affect Your Mortgage?

Will Bankruptcy Affect Your Mortgage?

It’s possible to keep your home after bankruptcy, but the rules depend on the bankruptcy chapter and your state’s homestead exemption.

Don’t Let a Zombie Mortgage Stalk You

Don’t Let a Zombie Mortgage Stalk You

Long-forgotten second mortgages are resurfacing, leaving some homeowners facing surprise debt.

Easing the Squeeze on Affordability

Easing the Squeeze on Affordability

Affordability pressures are hitting Americans across income levels—from housing and cars to credit cards.

Debt Consolidation: Good Solution or Terrible Mistake?

Debt Consolidation: Good Solution or Terrible Mistake?

Consolidation may seem like a simple solution to a difficult situation, but beware potential pitfalls.

Beyond FICO: A Strategy for Productive Debt or Personal Leverage

Beyond FICO: A Strategy for Productive Debt or Personal Leverage

Not all debt is bad: Productive debt builds assets and cash flow, while consumer debt funds depreciating expenses.

Time’s Up on Some Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

Time’s Up on Some Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

As adjustable-rate mortgages reset, homeowners face higher payments and tough choices.

Protect Yourself From Homeowner Scams

Protect Yourself From Homeowner Scams

Scammers prey on struggling homeowners with false promises that can lead to lost equity and foreclosure.

The Smartest Ways to Pay for a Major Home Renovation

The Smartest Ways to Pay for a Major Home Renovation

Check savings, debt, and credit before starting. Focus on what you can afford.

The 2026–27 FAFSA Application Is Live—What to Know

The 2026–27 FAFSA Application Is Live—What to Know

Apply early—the Education Department is processing forms despite the shutdown.

Will Bankruptcy Affect Your Mortgage?

Will Bankruptcy Affect Your Mortgage?

It’s possible to keep your home after bankruptcy, but the rules depend on the bankruptcy chapter and your state’s homestead exemption.

Don’t Let a Zombie Mortgage Stalk You

Don’t Let a Zombie Mortgage Stalk You

Long-forgotten second mortgages are resurfacing, leaving some homeowners facing surprise debt.

Easing the Squeeze on Affordability

Easing the Squeeze on Affordability

Affordability pressures are hitting Americans across income levels—from housing and cars to credit cards.

Debt Consolidation: Good Solution or Terrible Mistake?

Debt Consolidation: Good Solution or Terrible Mistake?

Consolidation may seem like a simple solution to a difficult situation, but beware potential pitfalls.

Beyond FICO: A Strategy for Productive Debt or Personal Leverage

Beyond FICO: A Strategy for Productive Debt or Personal Leverage

Not all debt is bad: Productive debt builds assets and cash flow, while consumer debt funds depreciating expenses.

Time’s Up on Some Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

Time’s Up on Some Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

As adjustable-rate mortgages reset, homeowners face higher payments and tough choices.

Protect Yourself From Homeowner Scams

Protect Yourself From Homeowner Scams

Scammers prey on struggling homeowners with false promises that can lead to lost equity and foreclosure.

The Smartest Ways to Pay for a Major Home Renovation

The Smartest Ways to Pay for a Major Home Renovation

Check savings, debt, and credit before starting. Focus on what you can afford.

The 2026–27 FAFSA Application Is Live—What to Know

The 2026–27 FAFSA Application Is Live—What to Know

Apply early—the Education Department is processing forms despite the shutdown.