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  • 1 month ago | insurify.com | Kim Porter

    Standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover earthquake damage. You’ll need earthquake insurance to protect your home and belongings in the event of an earthquake.

  • 2 months ago | money.usnews.com | Kim Porter |Whitney Blair Wyckoff |Ali Cybulski

    Lender View DisclosureLearn More Earnest4.8Fixed APR 3.47% to 16.49% with autopayVariable APR 4.99% to 16.85% with autopayMax. Loan Amount Not disclosedMin. Credit Score 650 Apply Now Lender View DisclosureLearn More College Ave4.7Fixed APR 3.47% to 17.99% with autopayVariable APR 4.54% to 17.99% with autopayMax. Loan Amount Not disclosedMin.

  • Dec 1, 2024 | salon.com | Kim Porter

    About a quarter of Americans are part of the sandwich generation, a group of adults who are financially supporting their children while also helping their aging parents with finances and health issues. Men and women are equally stepping into this role, usually while in their 30s and 40s, according to a 2023 New York Life survey. Though caregiving can be a positive experience, nearly half of those survey respondents say it has impacted their personal finances.

  • Oct 31, 2024 | newsweek.com | Kim Porter |Robert Thorpe

    Editorial Disclosure: We may receive a commission from affiliate partner links included on our site. However, this does not impact our staffs’ opinions or assessments. Vault Mortgages Advertiser Disclosure By Kim Porter Kim Porter Contributor Kim is a freelance contributor to Newsweek’s personal finance team. She began her career on the Bankrate copy desk in 2010, worked as a managing editor at Macmillan and went full-time freelance in 2018.

  • Oct 11, 2024 | wsj.com | Kim Porter

    If you’re planning to finance a home purchase — as did last year according to the National Association of REALTORS® — you have a variety of loan options to choose from. Understanding the specifics of each loan and the differences between them will help you make the right choice for your financial situation. What are the main types of home loans? The most common home loan is a conventional mortgage, meaning it’s not insured by the federal government.

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Kim Porter
Kim Porter @kimsavesmoney
26 Aug 24

*Looking for sources!* Are you a business owner who has borrowed from OnDeck Capital or National Funding? I'd like to ask you a few questions and include your insight in reviews for these lenders. Both articles will appear on CNN Underscored.

Kim Porter
Kim Porter @kimsavesmoney
9 Aug 24

The 2024 NAR settlement is bringing major changes to the homebuying process. In my latest article for US News & World Report, I explain how the settlement affects VA loan borrowers. https://t.co/rsoVZwt83G

Kim Porter
Kim Porter @kimsavesmoney
9 Jul 24

What would you do if you won the lottery? I'd be smart about using my windfall, but you can be sure I'd splurge on a thing or two. Here's my latest for USA Today. https://t.co/6gSpSNoxWq