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These home improvement projects pay off most — major kitchen and bath remodelings don’t make the cut
Most homeowners are planning to remodel at some point down the road, but not everyone will get their money’s worth…
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What to do with an extra $100
Many people put off saving or investing their money because they think a small amount won’t make a big impact.…
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What is a conventional loan and how does it work?
The most common type of mortgage is the conventional loan. So, if you’re house hunting or considering a mortgage refinance,…
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Washington state will provide mortgage assistance as remedy for historical discrimination
“We’re going to use the same system that enabled prejudice and bias in homeownership to do some good and help…
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Republic First to quit mortgages, scale back lending in NYC
Republic First Bancorp announced Friday it would reduce its lending presence in New York City and exit mortgage originations entirely.…
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Amid shareholder pressure, KeyCorp commits to a racial equity audit
KeyCorp said in a statement Thursday that it has “discussed the possibility of a racial equity audit with a number…
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No, FHFA is not encouraging a race to the bottom
“The FHFA’s modest change of flattening the credit curve does not create a risk to taxpayers and may very well…
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Here’s how the Federal Reserve’s latest quarter-point interest rate hike impacts your money
The Federal Reserve Bank building Kevin Lamarque | Reuters What the federal funds rate means to you The federal funds…
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The Federal Reserve is expected to hike rates one more time. What that means for you
Average credit card rates top 20% Most credit cards come with a variable rate, which has a direct connection to the Fed’s…
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There are three ways out of the First Republic mess. All have downsides.
Shares in First Republic are down 95% this year. If the bank survives, it will be smaller, and it will…
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