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7 Timeshare Fees That Catch Owners by Surprise
Buying into a timeshare feels like you’ve locked in future vacations at today’s prices. But what many owners don’t expect...
12-min read What Does After Renovation Value (ARV) Mean, and How Is It Calculated?
If you’re planning to renovate your home or buy a fixer-upper, one important figure to understand is the after-renovation value...
7-min read How Timeshare Maintenance Fees Really Work (And How to Get Out of Them Legally)
Maintenance fees are one of the biggest ongoing costs associated with timeshares. These fees can seem harmless at first, a...
9-min read Is a Home Equity Agreement a Good Idea? When It Is—and Isn’t—and How to Decide
A home equity agreement (HEA) allows you to access your home’s equity without taking on monthly payments. However, it comes...
9-min read I Need Money Today: Where to Turn for Immediate Support and Emergency Funding
The costs of our most basic necessities—food, housing, and medical care—continue to rise, such that average Americans are struggling to...
9-min read Best Private Student Loans for College in September 2025
Heading to college and still need to cover some costs? LendEDU’s latest analysis helps students and families compare top private...
29-min read What Is Strategic Default? How Intentional Non-Payment Works (and Doesn’t)
Borrowers who are facing major financial roadblocks and are underwater on a loan—such as owing more on the mortgage than...
6-min read Debt After Death: What Is the Statute of Limitations?
Debt doesn’t simply vanish when someone passes away, and that reality can create tough questions for families. If you’re currently...
8-min read Who Is Eligible for a Government Home Improvement Grant in 2025? 10 Options and How to Qualify
Government home improvement grants provide funding for repairs, safety updates, and energy efficiency projects. These programs exist to support homeowners...
10-min read What Is a Self-Directed IRA, and How Does It Work? [2025 Guide]
Most IRAs stick to the basics: stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. That’s fine for many investors, but if you’ve ever...
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