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Timothy Moore

Contributing Writer, New American Funding

Timothy Moore is a personal finance writer and Certified Financial Education Instructor®. For nearly a decade, he’s broken down complex financial topics, such as loans, taxes, insurance, credit, banking and budgeting, into clear terms that everyone can understand. Timothy’s work has been featured on sites such as USA Today, LendingTree, Business Insider, and The Penny Hoarder.

Timothy Moore Articles

Homebuyers
September 1, 2025

5 Ways to Lock In a Lower Mortgage Rate

There are ways homebuyers may be able to lock in a lower mortgage interest rate. They just have to get a little creative.

Homeowners
August 26, 2025

Thinking About Refinancing Your Mortgage? Here's How to Know When It Makes Sense—And When It Doesn't

Homeowners who got saddled with high interest rates since the start of the pandemic might see this as the perfect time to refinance their mortgage to a lower rate. But is it?

Homeowners
July 8, 2025

Launching a New Business? You May Want to Tap Into Your Home Equity to Cover Startup Costs

Many small business owners turn to traditional business loans or credit cards. But homeowners launching a new company have another option: a home equity loan.

Homeowners
June 10, 2025

Need Some Extra Money? Here's When a Cash-Out Refinance Might Make Sense

Emergency expenses, major life events, debt consolidation, home improvements—real life can get expensive. A cash-out refinance may help.

Homeowners
May 28, 2025

How to Hire the Best (Affordable) Contractors to Work on Your Home This Year

It's important to keep home repair and remodel costs down while still hiring a qualified contractor to tackle the job safely and correctly.

Homeowners
May 26, 2025

Make a Splash: 6 Ways to Finance a New Pool for Your Home

Homeowners may be able to tap into their home equity to help pay for a pool just in time for summer.

Homebuyers
May 6, 2025

How to Save Money on Your Next Move (Without Relying on Family and Friends)

There are ways you can save money on your next move that doesn’t involve asking your family and friends to help do it for you.

Homebuyers
April 7, 2025

All-Cash Offers: How Homebuyers Can Stay Competitive with Investors

How can homebuyers compete with investors? Making a cash offer may level the playing field.

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