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The Homeowner’s Guide to Equity Sharing with Unison, Part 6: How The Agreement Ends

Learn about the four ways a Unison Equity Sharing Agreement can end, including selling your home or choosing a buyout.

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Home Equity
Retirement Planning, Putting Home Equity to Work for You

The retirement landscape is changing every day, and traditional methods of funding it are beginning to fall away. We surveyed homeowners to gauge their thinking and find new solutions.

Financial Health
What is the Ideal Debt-to-Income Ratio to Buy a Home?

In the world of lending, "DTI" is one of the crucial tools used to measure your financial health. It's important to understand the different methods of measuring DTI and how it might affect you.

Homeownership
What Every Homeowner Should Know

In a rapidly changing landscape, it can be difficult to keep up as a homeowner. Check out our "State of the American Homeowner" Report for insights and more.

Homeownership
Ways to Get Out of Debt & Tips for Debt Management

It's one thing to spend less and save more. But when it comes to finding the perfect balance between paying off debt and building your savings? This article is for you.

Homeownership
Home Buying Guide: All the Major Steps of Buying a House

The process isn't always clean and linear, but being able to anticipate next steps will help you navigate one of the most complicated purchases you'll likely ever make.

Financial Health
How to Help Your Kids' Finances (Without Draining Yours)

It's important to look at long-term benefits instead of short-term solutions, and seek out a financial plan to help your children not just survive, but thrive. Here are some key tips to get started.

Homeownership
Maintain Now, Save Later: 10 Home Maintenance Tips That Can Prevent Costly Repairs

Homeownership is one of life’s biggest investments. And while it offers comfort and security, it also comes with responsibilities that many homeowners don’t expect until something goes wrong.

Financial Health
How to Get Out of Medical Debt: Smart Strategies to Reduce What You Owe

Medical debt can be among the most stressful financial burdens to carry – especially when it comes unexpectedly or during an already difficult time. But there are practical steps you can take to address it.

Financial Health
How Much Should I Save for Retirement? A Realistic Guide for Any Income

It can be one of the most common (and most intimidating) questions in personal finance. The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Retirement savings goals depend on your income, lifestyle, age, and where (and even how) you plan to live.

Financial Health
State vs. Federal Taxes: What’s the Difference – And Why We Pay Both

Curious about the difference between state and federal taxes? Learn why we pay both, what they fund, and what to expect when filing your tax return each year.

Financial Health
How Long Will It Take to Do Your Taxes? What to Expect Based on Your Situation

Wondering how long it’ll take to file your taxes? Learn what affects the time it takes, from tax prep methods to complexity, and how to make next season easier.

Financial Health
SURVEY: Hidden Costs of Early 401(k) Withdrawals and Alternatives

Rethink early 401(k) withdrawals. Discover how homeowners are leveraging home equity for financial stability in a new survey.