Financial Health

A Berkeley Behavioral Economist’s Advice for Homebuyers

Terrence Odean, professor of finance at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, shares his suggestions for avoiding common mistakes when buying a home.

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How to Mind the Parental Spend Gap

Being a woman is expensive. Between the pay gap and the costs of motherhood... but what about the parental spending gap?

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How to Get PMI Removed from Your Mortgage

PMI is typically required for sub-20% down mortgages, but once you're in, is there a way out? Read on for some strategic moves to reduce or remove monthly PMI payments.

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What Do I Do When Interest Rates Drop?

Whenever interest rates fluctuate, it’s news. Inevitably, a financial analyst will be given a guest spot on the news to talk about how interest rates impact the country at large. The bigger question is how do changing interest rates affect you?

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Is Owning Always Better Than Renting?

Owning a home is part of the American dream, but as it gets more and more difficult, it's natural to wonder if it's really worth your time and money.

Notepad with HELOC spelled out for an article about HELOC alternatives.

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Best Alternatives to a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)

Short answer? Yes! A HELOC is not necessarily a bad thing, and can be right for people in a certain situation. But it's important to know that there are alternatives out there.