May 18, 2024
Mortgage

I’m stuck with my mortgage after payments went up by $200

A HOMEOWNER was left feeling stuck after her mortgage rate rose by $200. A financial expert chimed in to expose the truth about renting versus buying a home. A financial content creator explained why neither renting nor purchasing a home is superiorCredit: TikTok/finance_with_bella In a fit of frustration, a homeowner shared a video on TikTok

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Mortgage

Our mortgage is nearly half our income & we have buyer’s remorse

A HOMEOWNER has sought financial guidance after their monthly mortgage ballooned to nearly half their income. In a YouTube video, a caller said she and her husband had buyer’s remorse a year after purchasing their home. A couple said they’re stressed over their monthly mortgage payment (stock image)Credit: Getty The couple said they have buyer’s

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Mortgage

I’m debt-free except for my mortgage

A DEBT-FREE man has been advised not to pay off his mortgage early, even though he could afford it. Financial guru Dave Ramsey told him it would be better to remain patient and not deplete his savings too quickly. A caller to The Ramsey Show was eager to pay of his house earlyCredit: Getty But

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Property

Property Brothers admit ‘it’s a tough time’ after mortgage interest rates hit 7% and warn homeowners of worst mistake

HGTV stars Drew and Jonathan Scott revealed how homeowners and landlords can combat rising interest rates. In an interview with Quartz, the Property Brothers discussed the impact of interest rates over 7% on the real estate industry. The rise of interest rates have made it difficult for investors to pay their monthly mortgageCredit: Getty Drew

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Loans

Americans urged to take action on payment before April 30 deadline

AMERICANS only have days remaining to consolidate their student loan payments which could see them edge closer to forgiveness. Department of Education chiefs are currently making payment adjustments that could see balances cut. Americans can take action to consolidate their student loan payments – but this must be done by April 30Credit: Getty Millions of

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Property

‘Better odds than winning the lotto!’ says unclaimed property experts revealing how Americans can track down lost money

UNCLAIMED property experts have unveiled a surprising revelation that the odds of reclaiming lost money may be better than you thought.  There are around 33 million people in the US who have unclaimed property and many are not even aware of it.  The Unclaimed Property Administrator in WA, Patti Wilson, and President of NAUPA insists the

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Mortgage

We bought a ‘barndominium kit’ for just $26,500

A COUPLE has revealed the tiny home build that helped them become mortgage-free. The pair created what’s known as a “barndominium,” a barn-style structure with metal sheet siding converted into a fully furnished living space. A couple used a barndominium DIY kit to build their new family homeCredit: YouTube/Dreaming on a Dime It’s fully furnished

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