Posts by Kevin Mercadante:
How to Get the Best VA Loan Rates
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A VA loan is a VA loan, right? Generally speaking, yes. But rates can vary from one lender to another and are often affected by personal factors, like your credit score and even the loan amount you are applying for. In this guide, we’ll explain the nuts and bolts of VA loans and provide information on how you can get …
READ MORE15-Year vs 30-Year Mortgage Comparison: Which Is Better?
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Even though 30-year mortgages are much more common, financial experts often recommend a 15-year mortgage instead. Is that advice always right? The best answer to that question is, sometimes! Even though, yes, you will pay off a 15-year mortgage in half the time it takes to pay off a 30-year mortgage, you’ll be trading off a much higher monthly payment …
READ MOREPersonal Finance Facts and Statistics
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It’s often said that “numbers don’t lie.” If so, what does that reveal about personal finance in the USA? To answer that question, we’ve prepared this analysis of personal finance facts and statistics to help you understand approximately where you are in comparison with other Americans. The information revealed in our analysis isn’t intended to make you feel insecure in …
READ MOREWhat Does Pet Insurance Cover?
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Pet insurance is one of the fastest-growing types of insurance in America. Both the policy types and the companies that offer them have been expanding in recent years, enabling more pet owners to get comprehensive, cost-effective coverage. Not only does pet insurance help you cover the cost of increasingly expensive medical treatment for your pet, but it can also help …
READ MOREState Farm Auto Insurance Review
Kevin Mercadante |
Key takeaways: State Farm is the largest auto insurer in America. State Farm offers rideshare insurance, which can be added to a personal auto insurance policy, keeping their customers safe during work and pleasure. State Farm offers programs like the Steer Clear driving course for drivers under the age of 25 as well as Drive Safe and Save, which is …
READ MOREGeico Auto Insurance Review
Kevin Mercadante |
Key Takeaways: Geico is one of the lowest-cost car insurance providers in most states, and often the lowest. Geico offers rideshare and personal auto insurance that can be purchased on a single policy, protecting its customers during both work and pleasure. Geico offers industry-leading online tools which allow customers to manage their insurance policies on their own, without having to …
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