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Buying a house is becoming more expensive, not just because of the price tags on homes, but also because the initial payment you make, known as the down payment, is going up. That's the chunk of money bu...

Man gives commencement speech. Tells graduates to buy bitcoin. Gets booed off the stage. Discuss. First of all, who is this guy. The President of THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY tells us "His Linksdin profile says he ...

Wealthfront, a company best known for its automated investing tools (often called a “robo-advisor”), is now offering home loans. The new mortgage program is being released first t...

Sometimes you gotta look past the headlines. When peering across college campuses these days you see two very different themes percolating near the top. One are the ever-increasing numbers of protests; and the other is the endless a...

The scene at Wrigley Field earlier this late afternoon. If you squint, you'll see a young boy grabbing a (Brewers) autograph in the front row. "You can't beat fun at the old ball park," my Dad used to love...

Saving up for a home down payment can feel like a huge challenge. Especially for first-time buyers, figuring out how to gather that lump sum for a down payment might seem like climbing a mountain. But, don'...

Buying a house is a big dream for many people. However, saving up enough money for a down payment can be a major hurdle. The good news is that there are many programs across the country designed to help ho...

  Can You Buy a House with Low Income? Yes, it’s possible to buy a house even if you have a low income. Many special mortgage loans and home-buying programs are designed to help people with lower earnings. There i...

If you applied for a mortgage and didn’t get approved, the first thing to remember is: don’t panic. A loan denial is a setback, not a permanent "no." Many Americans face this challenge, but there ar...