Building credit is the all-important first step to qualifying for financing options such as auto loans and mortgages. But for some immigrants, the concept of credit is synonymous with debt, says…
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By Winnie Sun Learn more about Winnie at NerdWallet’s Ask an Advisor. Ask millennials to write down a list of their plans, and it’s likely to be chock-full of career…
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By Shawn Leamon Learn more about Shawn on NerdWallet’s Ask an Advisor The marital home is many couples’ most valuable asset, so deciding what to do with it during divorce…
