Contractor fraud is when unscrupulous contractors or service providers intentionally or recklessly misrepresent themselves, their qualifications, or their services in order to secure work or payment from a client or business. Steps you can take to avoid being scammed by fraudulent contractors include conducting background research, asking for references, verifying a contractor’s license and permits, and keeping records of payments.

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The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is the largest insurer of mortgages in the world, having insured over 47.5 million properties since its establishment in 1934. Could an FHA loan help make your dream of homeownership a reality? Read this complete guide to find out.

All good things must come to an end — but luckily, some bad things end, too. Even the Internal Revenue Service has limits on how much time it can legally spend collecting on federal income taxes. This time period is called the IRS statute of limitations, and understanding these limits may save you money in the long run.

Funerals…an event most of us don’t want to think or talk about, let alone pay for. But what if a loved one passes, and amidst dealing with the grieving process, you find you are responsible for costs? Funerals can range from $6,000 to $9,000, on average, and need to be arranged quickly. If you don’t have that amount on-hand, funeral financing loans may be your best option.

Americans will be disabled before they retire.

Are you considering a cash-out refinance? If so, now is a good time to get serious about it. National homeowner equity has been on the rise, increasing by $981 billion (12.3%) since last year.

Getting the right person to handle your finances is the key to financial success. Do you need an accountant? Do you need a CPA? What are the differences?

Mortgages represent the largest form of consumer debt in the U.S., amounting to about $15.8 trillion as of Q3 2019.

Are you struggling to meet your obligations to your creditors? Do you feel that you are drowning in debt with no way to catch up on your payments? If so, you may be considering filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy to get a fresh start and rebuild your credit. But Chapter 7 is not right for everyone.