Stuart Bilan

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Welcome to Wellbeingville—where you feel like anything is possible with your money. It’s the place where we’re more at ease today, and tomorrow is filled with promise and opportunity.

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6 things to avoid when buying a home

Now that you are getting ready to buy a home, it’s important not to take on any new debt, or make any major changes in your financial portfolio. Even slight changes in your financial picture may impact your ability to close on a home loan.

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The 4 home improvement questions we need to answer

For as long as there have been homeowners, there have been home improvement projects. It could be a kitchen renovation. Or adding on that deck to the back of the house... Or maybe turning the basement into an official-size laser tag arena. For the…

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5 Hacks for Getting a Home Loan

The process of getting a home loan has many components to it. It’s no surprise. After all, this just may be the largest purchase most of us make in our lifetime. If you haven’t gone through it before, it can seem overwhelming. If you have been…

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Build, Buy, or Remodel?

There comes a time for many of us when our lives change and we find that our home doesn’t quite fit our situation like it once did. Maybe it’s because the family has grown. Or, maybe it’s time to move in the other direction and downsize.

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How do personal loans work?

A personal loan can be a great tool in a number of situations. Sometimes it can be a smart option to consolidate debt or to pay for planned expenses like home improvements, college tuition, or a wedding. It can also be useful when we find ourselves…

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6 smart uses for a personal loan

A personal loan is a bit different than most of the loans we’re familiar with. For example, we know we use a home loan to buy a home. And an auto loan helps us buy a car.

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How much should you keep in checking and how much in savings?

People ask, “What should my checking account balance be?” or “What should the average balance in a savings account be?” The better question is, “What’s the right amount for me?”

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When is a good time to be buying or refinancing a home?

There are a lot of factors that can dictate when is a good time to buy, but the most important time is when it is right for you. Here are a few guidelines:

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Should I pay off debt or save?

Deciding where your money should go Paying down your debt can feel like a great relief. At the same time, getting your savings headed in the right direction can reduce lingering anxiety that you’re not preparing yourself for the future. So how…

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Why downer debt keeps you down

It’s a ball and chain we’re dragging around. Downer debt is debt that is seriously dragging down our ability to work toward those dreams down the road. It can be the result of a not-so-wise decision. Like putting that weekend getaway that we really…

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