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14 Worst Home Buying Mistakes | Rookie Mistakes in Home Buying
By ActiveBeat Author Personal Finance

14 Worst Home Buying Mistakes | Rookie Mistakes in Home Buying

It’s a well-known joke that basically every real estate agent will always tell you that now is a great time to buy a house. Apparently there’s literally never a bad time. However, with mortgage rates currently at truly historic lows, those realtors may be right. If you’re ready to take the plunge, we’re here to […]

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The Dos and Don’ts of Escrow for New Homebuyers
By ActiveBeat Author Personal Finance

The Dos and Don’ts of Escrow for New Homebuyers

Many people will tell you that you can’t really time the housing market. However, I can tell you that buying our home last year at the onset of the pandemic was one of the worst times. Dealing with the limbo period known as escrow – the waiting period while the buyer’s money is held by […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Calculating Social Security Benefits
By ActiveBeat Author Personal Finance

The Ultimate Guide to Calculating Social Security Benefits

If you are like most Americans, you have been paying into Social Security your entire working life. It’s typically done through payroll or self-employment taxes. It’s possible that you (and your employer) have contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars over the decades. Now, as retirement creeps closer, you might be wondering how much of those […]

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12 Foods That May Help Reduce Anxiety & Stress
By ActiveBeat Author General Health

12 Foods That May Help Reduce Anxiety & Stress

For those who have to deal with an anxiety disorder, they often have the constant feeling of uneasiness, worry and fear. Anxiety disorders are now categorized to help us understand them better such as generalized anxiety disorder, a specific phobia, separation anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, selective mutism, panic disorder and agoraphobia. Some symptoms include shakiness, […]

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When Is The Best Time to Sell Your House?
By ActiveBeat Author Personal Finance

When Is The Best Time to Sell Your House?

Selling your house can be tricky. For most of us, buying and selling homes will rank among the largest financial transactions we will make in our lives. While there are plenty of ways to avoid simple house selling mistakes, it’s particularly hard to know exactly when to sell your house. There are many factors involved. Some […]

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I Tried Eating an Only Vegan Diet For a Week: Here’s What Happened
By ActiveBeat Author General Health

I Tried Eating an Only Vegan Diet For a Week: Here’s What Happened

Struggling for years with a sensitive stomach, about a year ago, I was told by my specialist to take gluten off the table. I thought I was finally getting somewhere and had stomach pain just because of gas or indigestion – until I decided to take the challenge and try going vegan for a week. […]

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