• How to Ask for a Higher Credit Card Limit,

    How to Ask for a Higher Credit Card Limit

    A higher credit limit can help in an emergency, allow you to make any necessary large purchases and even, in some instances, improve you credit score. Asking for a higher credit limit, however, can seem awkward.Higher credit limits are typically offered to people with the highest credit scores for a

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  • Unexpected Costs for First-Time Homebuyers,

    Unexpected Costs for First-Time Homebuyers

    Some first-time buyers are surprised by the full cost of homeownership.To prepare your budget, consider these extra costs:Closing costs typically total 2 – 5 percent of the purchase price and are in addition to down payments.Homeowners insurance costs an average of around $1,000 a year, but prices v

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  • 4 Invisible Money Leaks Worth Fixing,

    4 Invisible Money Leaks Worth Fixing

    Keeping track of every single dollar you spend can be difficult, no matter how closely you track your spending and monitor your bank accounts. Automatic payments from your checking account to pay for a gym membership, for example, can be forgotten and leave a checkbook unbalanced.But besides account

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