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Closing Costs Calculator – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

When you finance the purchase of a home, for example, they include the cost of the home appraisal and home title searches that lenders require. The next section shows a breakdown of typical closing costs, including fees for the home appraisal, title insurance and loan origination, as well as property taxes and home insurance premiums.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. I grew up in banking and held other finance-related positions during my working years.