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Mortgages & Your AAA Today

What Is Home Equity? Why It Matters and How To Build It

October 01, 2025. Kate Romain

Home equity is one of the major advantages of purchasing a home. But how exactly can it help you achieve your long-term financial goals?

Life Insurance

Everyone Needs Life Insurance — Even If You Think You Don’t

September 19, 2025. Sarah Vincelette

Thinking you’re exempt from life insurance for these reasons may leave you unprotected in the future.

Student Lending

How to Consolidate Student Loans

September 05, 2025. Cassandra Raposo

One student loan, two student loans – oh my! How can you keep track of them all? Consolidating may help.

Auto Loans

Should You Buy Out Your Car Lease?

September 04, 2025. Andrew Sheldon

The end of your lease agreement doesn’t have to mean saying goodbye to a good car — and it could be a smart financial move.

Mortgages

First-Time Homebuyers’ Guide

August 26, 2025. AAA Staff

First-time homebuyers can run into some confusing issues, but don’t worry. This guide can help you on your exciting new journey.

Credit Cards

Preventing Child Identity Theft

August 22, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio

More children are having their identities stolen, a crime that is hard to detect and resolve. Learn how to protect your child’s identity and what to do if it is stolen.

Student Lending

AAA Answers All Your Student Lending Questions

August 13, 2025. AAA Staff

Securing financial aid can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. AAA pros provide all the answers you need to successfully navigate the process.

Student Lending

Navigating the Grad School College Search Process

August 01, 2025. Cassandra Raposo

The college search process is difficult enough for a burgeoning undergrad. Searching for a grad school can be just as stressful.

Mortgages

When You Should Buy Instead of Rent a House

July 21, 2025. AAA Staff

Are you ready to buy a house but unsure if it’s worth it — or if you have enough saved? Find out if buying is the right move for you.

Mortgages

Using a Home Equity Loan for Renovations and More

July 17, 2025. Andrew Sheldon

Home equity loans can be an effective way of paying for renovations or other major life expenses. But how exactly do they work?

Life Insurance

The Cost of Not Having Life Insurance

July 03, 2025. Kate Romain

Forgoing life insurance has far-reaching financial implications for your loved ones. Fortunately, coverage often costs less than you might expect. 

Savings

Good Debt vs. Bad Debt

June 18, 2025. Andrew Sheldon

Is there such a thing as good debt? What types of debt should you avoid? We answer these questions and more.

Life Insurance

Love and Life Insurance

June 16, 2025. Sarah Vincelette

How do you talk about life insurance with your partner? Let’s have that conversation.

Mortgages

You Bought (or Sold) a House! What to Expect on Closing Day

June 11, 2025. Shantal Riley

A rundown of business that needs to be taken care of on closing day and what you can do to prepare.

Savings

Graduation Gifts to Get Your Grad Financially Ready

May 02, 2025. Robert Yaniz Jr

Practical gifts to help newly-minted alumni get started on the right track financially.

Auto Insurance

Life Events That Warrant Updates to Your Insurance Policies

April 29, 2025. Sarah Vincelette

Big life changes are exciting, but they also require changes to insurance. Don’t forget to make these corresponding adjustments to your home, life and auto policies. 

Auto Loans

Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Car

April 28, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio

What to consider before purchasing a pre-owned vehicle.

Auto Loans

The Pros and Cons of Refinancing a Car

March 27, 2025. Andrew Sheldon

Refinancing a car loan can prove to be a worthy financial decision, but be careful that it doesn’t cost you in the long run.

Mortgages

Could a Temporary Buydown Mortgage Be Right for You?

March 25, 2025. Jane Bartnett

Temporary buydowns can help buyers get into their dream homes and sellers get their property sold.

Student Lending

So Far, FAFSA Filings Proceeding Smoothly

February 10, 2025. Ellen R. Delisio

After a rough first year, most of the problems with the revised FAFSA form have been worked out, allowing families to file them on time.