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Personal Finance Toolkit
Navigate the largest financial decision most people ever make.
How much house can you really afford?
CalculatorCompare the true cost of renting versus buying
CalculatorCalculate your DTI ratio for mortgage qualification
CalculatorInteractive timeline: click any point from 1971 to today and see what a home would cost at that rate vs. now.
InteractiveCompare cost of living across 77 major U.S. metros with salary equivalence calculator
ArticleA deep dive into the factors that determine your true home buying budget — beyond just the mortgage payment.
ArticleWhen does buying beat renting? A comprehensive analysis of the financial and lifestyle factors in the rent vs. buy decision.
ArticleHow lenders evaluate your DTI ratio, what thresholds matter, and strategies to improve yours before applying for a mortgage.
ReferenceTypical fees and who pays what
ReferenceWhen PMI applies, typical rates, removal rules
Reference2025 limits by county (FHA, conventional, jumbo)
Should you refinance? Find out here
CalculatorSee how extra payments reduce your loan term
CalculatorCalculate savings from paying off loans early
CalculatorInteractive timeline: click any point from 1971 to today and see what a home would cost at that rate vs. now.
ArticleBreak-even analysis, rate considerations, and the hidden costs that determine whether refinancing will actually save you money.
ArticleHow additional principal payments accelerate your payoff timeline and the math behind different extra payment strategies.
Reference30-year, 15-year, ARM averages by credit score
ReferenceWhat's deductible, limits, phase-outs