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How Much Would My Mortgage Be on a $200,000 Home?

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The precise amount would depend on the buyer's down payment, how much they pay for homeowners insurance, and the rate of property tax they're responsible for. In short, an escrow account holds the money that will be used to pay property taxes and homeowners insurance.

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Automakers Are Sharing Our Driving Habits With Insurance Companies -- and It Might Cost Us

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The data brokers then sell that data to insurance companies, which can be disastrous for some drivers' car insurance rates. The data brokers then sell that data to insurance companies, which can be disastrous for some drivers' car insurance rates. That means shopping for the best car insurance is more important than ever.

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This News Story Convinced Me Not to Cancel My Costco Membership

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And then, as I researched grocery prices for another story, I ran across an article that scared me straight. The subject of each article involves which products are expected to become more expensive in 2024 and why. Another article -- this one from Gro Intelligence -- talks about the shrinking cattle herd in the U.S.

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5 Ways to Tell You're Really Ready to Buy a Home

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Image source: Getty Images I've spent the last two years paying off debt and putting money aside to finally become a homeowner again. If you're pondering the same question, this article's for you. Here are five ways to know if becoming a homeowner is desirable and doable for you. Can you afford all these expenses?

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The Top 5 Regrets of Recent Home Buyers

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But that's not the point of this article -- not entirely, anyway. However, we'll also talk about what new homeowners who deeply regret signing a mortgage contract can do about it now. They compromised too much to become homeowners. Sure, it's a cautionary tale for anyone tempted to rush into homeownership.

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Investing in a Rental Property? You Need to Do This First

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Find out also if there are any homeowners association (HOA) restrictions that might limit your ability to rent out your property. Some require a home-sharing permit, some a tourist license, and others require you to pay a hotel tax and carry liability insurance. The second impact is known as "hotelization."

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7 Ways You May Be Missing Out on Free Money

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Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool Every once in a while, I see an article about how people find all kinds of unclaimed money. Health insurance rebates/points systems Many health insurance plans will have a variety of programs designed to encourage desirable behavior. And it got me thinking. And I really mean anything.

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