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What Happens to Mortgage Debt After Death?

What happens to my mortgage if I die before paying it off? Mortgage payments will still need to be made, and that responsibility will fall to the cosigner or co-borrower on the loan, if there is one. Failing that, whoever … Continue reading

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Save For All The Things

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Homeownership

Q: What Should I Know Before I Buy a Home? Realtors Weigh In A: It’s safe to say that buying a home is a lucrative investment. But it can be a challenging process to navigate. That’s why we turned to … Continue reading

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Don’t Say We Can’t

“Why aren’t you married?” my partner and I are frequently asked. After all, we’ve been a couple for 25 years, shared a mortgage, and his grandchildren see me as a second granddad. Does it take a marriage license to lend … Continue reading

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Mortgage or IRA?

Q. Does it make sense to pay off my mortgage with money from my traditional IRA? Should I? — M.B., Bixby, Oklahoma A. Think the decision through carefully. If you’re younger than 59 1/2, withdrawals from a traditional IRA will … Continue reading

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