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How Much Does It Cost to Replace or Repair a Furnace?

When we built our home in northern Indiana in 2023, I paid $6,200 for a 95% AFUE gas furnace. It...

April 21, 2026         12-min read

New American Funding Review: Excellent Mortgage Rates, Thousands of Happy Borrowers

New American Funding vs. other mortgage lenders New American Funding competes in a crowded field of digital-first lenders, but it...

June 22, 2026         11-min read

Can’t Afford Down Payment? 7 Steps to Buy Your Next Home Sooner

If you grew up hearing that you need a 20% down payment to buy a house, you may think you...

June 23, 2026         10-min read

Are Home Equity Investments Loans? HEI Legislation, Regulation, and What the CFPB Says

If you’re a homeowner, your home’s value has likely increased over the past few years. That means you have an...

April 22, 2026         8-min read

Americans Spent a Record Amount on Black Friday, So Why Are Consumers Uneasy?

Black Friday 2025 broke every record. Americans spent $11.8 billion online in a single day, more than any other Black...

December 2, 2025         7-min read

How Hard Is It to Get a Mortgage in 2026?

Many buyers are asking the same thing right now: Why does getting a mortgage feel so hard? Honestly, it’s not...

June 22, 2026         10-min read

Cost to Finish a Basement: What to Realistically Expect in 2026

My family and I recently finished our basement, transforming a concrete storage pit into a bathroom, office, home gym, bedroom,...

April 1, 2026         10-min read

2025 Student Loan Debt Statistics: Average Balances, Borrower Trends, and More

How much is the average student loan debt in America? As of 2025, the average federal student loan balance is...

June 22, 2026         4-min read

11 Pros and Cons of Parent PLUS Loans (and Alternative Student Loans to Consider Instead)

Seeing your child graduate from high school and move on to the next big stage of their life is exciting,...

June 22, 2026         9-min read

Dave App Review 2026: Is This Banking and Paycheck Advance App Worth It?

What is the Dave App? Dave, a popular fintech app with more than 12 million members, aims to make everyday...

February 9, 2026         6-min read