Finding a treasure hidden in an old dresser drawer or the attic is the stuff of dreams. So is rooting through your jars of coins and coming up with a rare one that’s worth serious money. Striking it rich is a remote possibility for folks who have built up a…

Key takeaways Debts taken on during the marriage are often shared, while those incurred before or after may remain the responsibility of the individual who created them. Whether you live in a community property or a common law state determines how marital debt is split after divorce. If one spouse…

You’ve probably heard of Murphy’s Law, right? It says that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. If Murphy has set up camp in your spare bedroom and you’re not sure how you’re going to cover those emergency expenses or pay down your debt, we get it—it can be…

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced Tuesday it is raising the loan amount limits for mortgages purchased by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae by 5.2% in 2025, as home prices continue to soar in the U.S. The new conforming loan limit (CLL) value for a one-unit home will be…