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12 Of The Most Popular Job Interview Questions You’ll Be Asked (And Ones To Ask Yourself)
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12 Of The Most Popular Job Interview Questions You’ll Be Asked (And Ones To Ask Yourself)

According to Seed Scientific, only about 30% to 40% of job-seekers who reach the interview stage end up receiving a job offer. Unfortunately, those raw numbers suggest that you have a 60% to 70% chance of not getting hired after your interview. However, it’s possible to slightly rig the game in your favor. Proper preparation […]

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11 Moves to Raise Your Credit Score
By ActiveBeat Author Personal Finance

11 Moves to Raise Your Credit Score

Hopefully you already know the basics of improving and maintaining a good credit score. Pay your bills on time, don’t max out your credit, and keep an eye on your credit report for inaccuracies. However, beyond these basic perennial good habits, there are some other, more surprising ways you can improve your score. For example, […]

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14 Worst Home Buying Mistakes | Rookie Mistakes in Home Buying
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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
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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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