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Your credit score is important, especially if you're buying or refinancing a home. Find out what can make it rise (or fall).

How is a credit score calculated? It's usually made up of five factors.

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What Couples Should Discuss Before Retiring Compromise is an important part of marriage. From deciding how much to spend on a new living room se...

If you're planning to buy or sell a home -- or just want to make the most of the space you live in -- this newsletter is for you.

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Homeownership comes with costs -- some of them unexpected. Learn what three homeowners think you should be prepared for when you purchase a house.

3 Homeowners On How They Manage Home-Related Expenses From learning to keep track of ongoing bill payments to setting aside funds for unexpected repairs, this is how three homeowners in the U.S. manage their finances.

If you have gas utilities, they may have become more expensive lately. But there's good news: You can work to bring those costs down.

I'm an HVAC Technician: Here's Why Your Gas Bill Is So High — And How to Lower It | Hunker You may wonder, "Why is my gas bill so high?" HVAC technicians get asked this question all the time, especially in the winter months. Here are a few ideas to lower your gas bill, according to an expert.

The process of living on only one income can be daunting if not scary, but don't despair!

Down to One Income? It's Not the End of the World If you purchased your home as a two-income family, the prospect of living on only one income can be ...

Find out how you should be cleaning your hardwood floors -- and what you shouldn't do.

How To Deep Clean Hardwood Floors To Keep Them Looking Their Best An expert shares her best tips on how to deep clean hardwood floors the right way.

Are you ready for spring cleaning? Tidy up your home with these pointers.

How to Deep-Clean Your Home This Spring Make sure you're hitting those forgotten spots around the house.

Having cash in your pocket may seem counterintuitive, but a study by the Urban Institute has found the opposite to be true.

A Simple Way to Stop Using Your Credit Card So Much If you’ve got a problem with credit card debt, there might be a simple solution that’s already sitti...

"Rom-com core is an idealized version of the everyday." Get this clean, comfortable look in your home.

Rom-Com Decor Is the Sweet, Playful Way to Decorate Right Now We’re calling it: The rom-com core look we’re seeing in fashion is going to be big in our homes, too. Learn how to decorate with rom-com core in your home for a playful, welcoming look.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has programs that offer an alternative to traditional lending. Read this to learn what it takes to qualify, as well as some pros and cons of going this route.

Think You Can't Afford to Buy a Home? Community Lending Programs May Be What You Need | Hunker Community lending programs may be the best way for some borrowers who don't qualify for traditional lending options to secure financing and buy a new home. Interested in one of these loans? Here's what to know.

One homeowner wants to share her perspective: Some updates should be done right away, while others can wait so you're not spending too much time or money for things you don't need.

I Wish I Hadn’t Followed This Popular Advice After I Moved In You'll hear it from well-meaning friends, family, and pros.