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Whether for summer vacations with the family, to live in, or the desire to make road trips feel more like home, a recreational vehicle (RV) is a great thing to have when you’re planning to hit the open road. But if you don’t already own one, purchasing an RV can significantly dent your wallet, as
U.S. Household debt is on the rise. Some of it can be attributed to wages not growing at the same pace as inflation. However, there will always be Americans who need to take on extra debt to pay for an unexpected medical emergency, obtain a working car, pay for home repairs, or something else. Regardless
The dreaded word bankruptcy has carried a severely negative connotation for far too long. The truth is many people end up filing for bankruptcy. Hundreds of thousands of bankruptcies are filed by businesses and individuals each year, so don’t think you’re alone if you’ve had to make this difficult financial decision. An unexpected medical emergency
Purchasing a mobile home is one method to enter the housing market in an affordable way. Mobile homes are far less expensive than stand-alone single-family homes. And because they are manufactured to be moved, mobile homes are often treated as personal property instead of real estate. This designation keeps property taxes relatively low and saves
Personal loans can be used for a variety of financial needs, from debt consolidation to paying off taxes, home improvement, or financing a major purchase, securing a fixed-rate loan with a predictable monthly payment can be more cost-effective than a double-digit interest-rate credit card. Several lenders offer personal loans, including credit unions and traditional banks.
There are many reasons why credit histories and scores become less than perfect over one’s lifetime. Missing a payment here and there, maxing out credit cards, or having an account find its way to collections status all put a severe ding in your credit report. Getting affordable financing for life’s major expenses is not an
Owning a piece of land without a developed structure on it can be a smart financial move. Building on the property in the future may lead to your dream home or keeping it in the family to pass down from generation to generation may create your legacy. While owning bare land is an open book
There are several reasons a prospective homebuyer may consider purchasing a mobile home as opposed to a traditional, single-family home. Mobile homes are portable, making them a breeze to relocate to a different city or state, and they are considerably less expensive even when adding in the cost of the land on which they sit.
It is that time of year when people start thinking about getting out on the water. For some of you, that means buying your first boat. While for others, that means buying another one. The decision to add a new or used boat to your vehicle lineup is a big one. Even for the most
There is nothing quite like the feeling of freedom that comes from hitting the open road on a motorcycle. However, the cost of a new or used motorcycle can be in the tens of thousands of dollars. Most people don’t have that kind of extra cash sitting around in a savings or checking account and