A homeowner wonders if it might be beneficial to refinance their mortgage loan without the home equity loan -- and transfer the home equity loan balance to a credit card so it can be paid off quicker. But it may be possible to keep the original home equity loan and just refinance the mortgage, thus not risking a high credit card balance and interest rate.
Is life insurance a good idea after divorce? Would selling a home for $1 reduce estate taxes? What's the best way to figure out a home's value? These questions answered on WGN.
There are some important considerations when renovating your home. It's important to make a smart decision on which project to do, how elaborate to make it, and what it will do to your wallet and the value of your home when you're finished. Here are a few issues to think of before you start with the demolition on your home renovation.
In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks a year ago, the nation's insurance companies took a look at their books -- and realized they were taking a big hit on many homeowner's insurance policies. As a result, premiums have gone up and coverage has been denied more often. Here are the best ways to find homeowner's insurance and save money when you buy it.
If buying a home seems scary, selling has the potential to really turn your world upside down. If you're going to sell, you'll have to separate from your home - and the sooner the better. Until you do, you'll remain a homeowner rather than a home seller.
With a roller coaster market, there's no "best" way to decide when to invest in the stop market. But investing regularly in stocks will ensure you buy more at low stock values than high.
When you're a homeowner, offers to refinance your home come in every form possible. While it's easy to get excited at the idea of a lower interest rate, homeowners should still be cautious when finding the best way to refinance. Here are some of the biggest mistakes homeowners are making in their haste to nail down what they think is a good deal.
Learn about some web sites you can consult if you're designing a playground for your home backyard or at your child's school. Playground design should incorporate safety features.
Have a good credit score and history is critical to buying a home. What can you do if you're trying to improve your credit history to buy a home? Use credit cards wisely. Debit cards do not count toward building a credit history and score. If you can't qualify to get a credit card, you should set up a secured credit card with your bank.
