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Hal Bundrick

Shreveport

Senior Writer at Yahoo Finance

Personal finance writer @YahooFinance. Certified Financial Planner™

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  • How do you refinance your home loan to pay off debt — and should you?

    3 weeks ago | finance.yahoo.com | Hal Bundrick

    Little by little, you've amassed a substantial pile of debt. Now, you're looking to reduce or, better yet, eliminate that burden. You might even wonder if you should refinance your mortgage to pay off debt. It's a good thought — maybe the perfect solution. Paying off debt is the most common reason people get cash-out refinances. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, more than 40% of borrowers in 2020 and 2021 said the loans were to pay off bills or other debts.

  • What is pocket listing in real estate, and how does it affect buyers and sellers?

    1 month ago | finance.yahoo.com | Hal Bundrick

    Pocket listings are the hidden treasures of real estate. Or, at least, they seem to be. There's a real appeal in finding a perfect house for sale that hardly anybody knows about. Yet, pocket listings aren't as rare as you might think. About 1.2 million homes were sold through pocket listings last year, according to BatchService, a property research company. Most were in Texas, Florida, and Georgia. So, what's the deal with pocket listings?

  • Best reverse mortgage companies of March 2025

    1 month ago | finance.yahoo.com | Hal Bundrick

    A reverse mortgage can be an appealing option for senior homeowners looking to boost their income. Today, reverse mortgages have shed their shady reputations from years ago and are government-backed loans well worth considering. However, with potentially high fees and stout interest charges, shopping for the best reverse mortgage company is more important than ever.

  • Who pays closing costs when buying or selling a home?

    1 month ago | finance.yahoo.com | Hal Bundrick

    The list of home-buying closing costs is long. The real question, though, is who pays closing costs. Some closing costs are paid by the seller, others by the home buyer — but practically all are negotiable. Consult the Yahoo Finance guide to closing costs for a detailed list, with an estimate of the total of each fee. We're here to answer your question simply and to the point: Who normally pays closing costs?

  • 6 of the Best Cash-Back Apps of 2025 - NerdWallet

    1 month ago | nerdwallet.com | Hal Bundrick |Tommy Tindall

    Cash-back apps offer simple ways to save a little on the things you buy. Here are some good ones to consider.

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Hal M. Bundrick CFP®
Hal M. Bundrick CFP® @HalMBundrick
3 Feb 24

It takes more than 10 business days to send money from @CapitalOne to a local credit union just across town. That's slower than ever. And it's this slow every month. What's in my wallet? Not CapitalOne for very long.

Hal M. Bundrick CFP®
Hal M. Bundrick CFP® @HalMBundrick
18 Dec 23

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