2017
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Your New Year's Resolution: Pay Down That Debt
The new year is here, and it's as good a time as any to make a new resolution to improve your quality of life. While your friends are focusing on finding a spouse, getting in better shape, running marathons, or having kids, it's a great time for you to make a resolution of your own. This is going to be the year that you finally commit to getting out of debt.
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3 Tips For Buying A Home With A VA Loan
Being an active military member or veteran comes with some great benefits. One of those benefits is the VA loan. This is not a loan issued by the Department of Veteran's Affairs; you'll get the loan from a regular mortgage lender that's approved by the VA. A VA loan is a loan that's guaranteed by the Department of Veteran's Affairs. It allows you to get a low-interest loan without a down payment or the need to buy mortgage insurance.
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When Shouldn't You Get A VA Loan? Three Potential Reasons To Go Conventional Or Cash
VA loans are an excellent way to get service members into a house that they otherwise couldn't qualify for. But what if you could apply for either a conventional loan or a VA loan? VA loans convey many benefits, but that doesn't mean they're always a good solution. Here are a few situations in which it may actually be beneficial to choose a conventional loan -- or even pay in cash. When You're In a Fast-Paced and Competitive Market
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