Jody McMaster

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Family Finances

Do You Qualify as a First-Time Homebuyer?

Jody McMaster | September 17, 2026

Fresh Out of School

Direct vs Indirect Student Loans: What’s the Difference?

Jody McMaster | September 09, 2026

Debt Payoff

Income-Driven Repayment Plans for Student Loans

Jody McMaster | September 09, 2026

Going to College

Side Hustles for College Students

Jody McMaster | September 01, 2026

Student Loans

Using Student Loans for Housing and Living Expenses

Jody McMaster | August 25, 2026

Fresh Out of School

How Does Student Loan Deferment in Grad School Work?

Jody McMaster | August 17, 2026

Home Ownership

How to Buy a Foreclosed Home: 6-Step Guide and Tips

Jody McMaster | July 08, 2026

Budgeting & Goals

Factors to Consider When Choosing Pet Insurance

Jody McMaster | June 30, 2026

Home Ownership

What Is PMI & How to Avoid It?

Jody McMaster | May 29, 2026

Fresh Out of School

7 Strategies to Pay off Student Loans Quickly

Jody McMaster | May 08, 2026

mortgage

How to Qualify for a Mortgage: 9 Requirements for a Mortgage Loan

Jody McMaster | May 05, 2026

Home Ownership

How to Make an Offer on a House

Jody McMaster | May 01, 2026

Home Ownership

How Much Can You Borrow From Your Home Equity?

Jody McMaster | April 29, 2026

Home Ownership

What Is Escrow and How Does It Work?

Jody McMaster | April 29, 2026

Home Ownership

How to Buy a House Out of State

Jody McMaster | April 29, 2026

Home Ownership

Mortgage Broker vs Direct Lender: What’s the Difference?

Jody McMaster | April 16, 2026

mortgage

A History of the Federal Reserve and Its Effect on the Economy

Jody McMaster | April 14, 2026

Home Ownership

Fixed-Rate vs Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

Jody McMaster | March 16, 2026

Home Ownership

Buying a Home With a Non-Spouse

Jody McMaster | March 16, 2026

Home Ownership

How Long Does It Take to Buy a House?

Jody McMaster | March 13, 2026

Home Ownership

What Is the Average Down Payment on a House?

Jody McMaster | February 06, 2026

Family Finances

Preapproved vs Prequalified: What’s the Difference?

Jody McMaster | February 02, 2026

Family Finances

Conventional Loan Requirements

Jody McMaster | January 29, 2026

Credit

What Is Revolving Credit?

Jody McMaster | January 21, 2026

Credit

Why Your Debt to Income Ratio Matters

Jody McMaster | January 21, 2026

Credit

What Credit Score Is Needed to Buy a House?

Jody McMaster | January 12, 2026

Home Ownership

A Guide to Choosing a Mortgage Term

Jody McMaster | November 21, 2025

Financial Independence

Home Office Tax Deductions: Do You Qualify?

Jody McMaster | November 20, 2025

Home Ownership

Mortgage Recast vs. Refinance: How to Choose

Jody McMaster | August 08, 2025

Home Ownership

How Soon Can You Refinance a Mortgage After Closing?

Jody McMaster | July 31, 2025

Debt Payoff

Getting Financial Aid When Your Parents Make Too Much

Jody McMaster | July 31, 2025

Fresh Out of School

When Do Student Loans Start Accruing Interest?

Jody McMaster | July 29, 2025

Debt Payoff

Guide to Military Student Loan Forgiveness

Jody McMaster | July 22, 2025

Budgeting & Goals

Paying for College: A Parent’s Guide

Jody McMaster | June 26, 2025

Debt Payoff

Should You Refinance Your Student Loans?

Jody McMaster | June 05, 2025

Family Finances

Should You Buy or Rent a Home?

Jody McMaster | June 02, 2025

Budgeting & Goals

Cash-Out Refi 101: How Cash-Out Refinancing Works

Jody McMaster | May 01, 2025

Budgeting & Goals

What Is Mortgage Forbearance?

Jody McMaster | January 21, 2025

Growing Wealth

How to Afford a Down Payment on Your First Home

Jody McMaster | January 13, 2025

Budgeting & Goals

Finding Free Money for College

Jody McMaster | January 02, 2025

Debt Payoff

9 Smart Ways to Pay Off Student Loans

Jody McMaster | April 06, 2022

Budgeting & Goals

Can Refinancing Your Student Loans Lower Your Interest Rate?

Jody McMaster | April 06, 2022

Student Loans

Tips for When to Consider Refinancing Your Student Loans

Jody McMaster | April 05, 2022

Fresh Out of School

What Is Student Loan Forbearance? Meaning, Types, and Options

Jody McMaster | August 17, 0202

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