Tag Archives: The Today Show

Tax Tips : What To Do With Your Tax Refund

The typical U.S. taxpayer will receive roughly $3,000 in federal income tax refunds this year, an average of $250 per month. What would you do with an extra $250 per month? Continue reading

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Are You Wasting $471 Per Month On Your Mortgage?

Mortgage rates are low but can’t stay low forever. Here’s how you can join the current Refi Boom. Continue reading

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Quick Tips : Boost Your Credit Score For Better Mortgage Rates

Lenders are reserving lowest rates for the customers with high FICOs. Here’s a few ways to improve your credit score quickly. Continue reading

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Will Home Values Rise This Year?

Will your home gain value over the next 12 months? Nobody can know for sure, but should recent housing trends continue, there’s concrete cause for optimism. Continue reading

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Should I Refinance My Home?

With mortgage rates at all-time lows, you may be asking “Is now a good time to refinance?”. This short interview from NBC’s The Today Show offers good insight. Continue reading

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Capitalize On Low Interest Rates In Overlooked Places

It’s no secret. Rates are low right now. And, it’s not just mortgage rates, either — all types of rates are scraping rock-bottom. Borrowing rates, lending rates and savings rates are at or near their all-time lowest levels. Continue reading

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What Perks Does Your Favorite Credit Card Offer?

Credit cards of all types do what they can to improve consumer loyalty. Offering free perks is just one way in which they try. Continue reading

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Rent A Home Or Buy A Home : The Case For Both Sides

Is it better to rent a home, or to buy one? The answer may not be as clear-cut as you think. In this balanced, 3-minute joint interview from NBC’s The Today Show, you’ll hear the case for both sides. Continue reading

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Yes, You Can Still Get A Mortgage If You’re Pregnant

The New York Times ran an important story this week concerning pregnancy and mortgage approvals. Titled “Need a Mortgage? Don’t Get Pregnant”, the article discussed the difficulties that expecting and recently-expanded families are having with their mortgage financing. Continue reading

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Household Finances : Which Bills Should I Pay First?

Morning television can be “light”, but as far as personal finance interviews go, this Suze Orman segment from The Today Show is loaded with practical financial planning advice. Continue reading

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