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A Couple Buy a Wedding Gift for Themselves: A House on Long Island. Which One Did They Choose?

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‘Be a goldfish’: 9 Ted Lasso leadership nuggets we can all learn from

This heartwarming sports comedy packs a punch with life lessons that will carry over to your business with ease. Coach Darryl Davis shares how this series can inspire you to lead your team to their next win.

Broker Spotlight: Jen Cameron, The Agency Seattle

This week the spotlight shines on Jen Cameron, managing partner of The Agency in Seattle. Find out how she got her start and what she has learned about building a brand that truly resonates with her values.

Team in a summer slump? Turn to the Extreme Pareto Principle

You may be familiar with the 80-20 rule, but do you know the extreme version? CEO Adam Hergenrother shows you how to lead your team through this shift with extreme results.

Real estate agent charged in Capitol attack gets 36 months of probation

John MacMillan Cameron, of Port Orchard, Washington, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor and admitted his participation in the riot as part of a plea agreement, according to court documents.

Plaintiffs end suit accusing companies of defrauding agents

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Can you find the real Zillow Gone Wild comments about this house?

An upscale property in New York state bears a striking resemblance to a clunky vehicle in Star Wars. Can you figure out what Zillow Gone Wild fans had to say about the property?

Forbes Global Properties finds new CEO in industry veteran

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Larry Ellison lists North Palm Beach oceanfront home for $145M

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Incentives slashed, downlines dropped. Time to sell real estate

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Wife of ‘Million Dollar Listing’ star Matt Altman arrested

Johanna Altman, 40, was arrested and booked at Los Angeles Police Department Valley Jail in Van Nuys, California, at about 9:30 p.m. Aug. 4, for felony domestic violence, according to reports.

Better HoldCo partners with Palantir on mortgage marketplace

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Deciding Between A Personal Loan or a 0% APR Credit Card

Whether you are trying to save a down payment for a first home or need to get better control of your household budget, loan consolidation can be at least part of the answer. The other part of the answer is spending less than you earn. Here, we take a look at the differences between consolidating credit card debt through a personal loan compared to a new credit card with an introductory rate of 0% APR.

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The Basic Limitations of 0% APR Transfers

The post-COIVD economy is affecting most of us in unusual ways. This includes credit card companies and banks. Many people used credit cards for an extended time to help get by on a reduced income or no income at all. Now that things are a little more normal, people are still struggling financially with inflation and the prospects of a recession. A tight income and stretched budget reduce the options you have available to consolidate debt. Many credit card companies have stopped offering 0% APR balance transfers, restricted the availability, are charging a balance transfer fee, or reduced the amount you can transfer interest-free. The amount you are allowed to transfer is often lower than your actual balance or card limit. That means you might be able to transfer most of the balance over to 0% but you’ll also end up adding another credit card to your wallet to keep track of. Not exactly the consolidation you were looking for.

There are reasons to read the fine print before transferring to another card. Some cards charge a balance transfer fee between 2% and 5%. There are cards that don’t charge a transfer fee, but you need to search those out. Another obstacle that you might face is that card transfers typically require a good or excellent credit rating. Also, know how long the 0% APR promotion period lasts and if you can reasonably pay off your debt before it ends. People with the highest-rated credit scores might find a 0% promotional period that lasts as long as 18 months. However, most last 12 months or less.

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Personal Loans Are Not 0%

If you are saving a down payment to buy a home, you should already be aware that interest rates fluctuate daily. With the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, credit card rates are also going higher. In July 2022 the average APR was 15.13% but the average in August has risen to 17.98%.

A 24-month personal loan can be as low as 3% but will likely range up to 9.6%. The rate you qualify for will vary depending on your credit score, annual income, and debt-to-income ratio. If you take out a longer-term personal loan, the interest rate will be slightly higher.


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