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Understanding the housing market can help you gauge what financial steps are best for your future. This selection of activities and articles on best house-buying (and renting) practices teaches useful tips and tricks for saving, borrowing, and paying just the right amount for your next home.

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Housing
4 min read
Home Buying
Buying a home takes preparation. A great first step is to figure out how much home you can comfortably afford.
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Housing
4 min activity
Home Loan Calculator
See how much you'll pay total on your mortgage over time.
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Budgeting
5 min read
How Does Amortization Work?
Learn how amortization works to spread payments over time.
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Life Changes
2 min read
Mortgage Application Checklist
Applying for a mortgage takes a lot of documentation—prepare with this mortgage application checklist.
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Learning Reward Housing
5 min read
Buying a Home
All you need to know about purchasing a place to rest your head.
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Borrowing And Credit
5 min read
Working with a Mortgage Lender
Discover the essential steps of working with a mortgage lender. Learn about mortgage applications, lender requirements, and how to find the right fit for your home loan needs.
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Taxes
5 min activity
Your Tax Return Pre-Game
Learn about tax return basics, including filing status, deductions, and credits.
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Housing
7 min activity
Mortgage Affordability Calculator
How big of a mortgage can you afford based on your income and budget?
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Learning Reward Life Changes
2 min read
Financial Wellness Assessment
Use the Financial Wellness Assessment to discover your personal finance strengths and weaknesses.
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Borrowing And Credit
2 min activity
Mortgage Estimation Calculator
See how much mortgage you can afford, starting with your ideal monthly payment amount.
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Housing
2 min activity
Rent Affordability Calculator
Learn how much you can afford to pay for rent and how that relates to the recommended amount.
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Housing
3 min read
What is a HELOC?
A HELOC is a line of credit that allows you to borrow against the equity in your home.
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Borrowing And Credit
5 Min Activity
How Do I Build Credit?
Learn how to build your credit score from scratch or boost your decent score.
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Housing
5 min read
All About Escrow Accounts
By requiring you to make monthly payments, an escrow account ensures that your property taxes and homeowners insurance are always made.
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Borrowing And Credit
5 Min Activity
Repairing Credit
Learn how to repair your credit score when it's gone awry.
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Housing
2 min activity
Early Mortgage Payoff Calculator
The quicker you payoff your mortgage, the less you'll pay in interest.
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Housing
2 min activity
Cost of Living Calculator & City Comparison
Compare the cost of living between cities. Calculate the salary you need to maintain your lifestyle in another city. [Housing, Groceries, Transportation, & more]
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Borrowing And Credit
2 min activity
HELOC Calculator
Discover the HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) that you could be approved for.