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Deborah Kearns

Deborah Kearns

Deborah Kearns is a freelance editor and writer with more than 15 years of experience covering real estate, mortgages and personal finance topics. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Forbes Advisor, The Associated Press, MarketWatch, USA Today, MSN and HuffPost, among others. Deborah previously held editorial leadership and writing roles at NerdWallet, Bankrate, LendingTree and RE/MAX World Headquarters.

The latest from Deborah

Is a Credit Card Essential for Building Credit?

Opening a credit card is one of the quickest ways to build your credit profile and credit scores. But it’s not necessarily a requirement, experts say.

Can’t Relocate? Try These 4 Value-Adding Renovations Instead

Discover which projects offer a good ROI, plan for average costs and get tips for hiring the right contractors.

7 Home-Hardening Tips to Protect Your Property From Wildfires

Fire safety experts offer tips on how to mitigate fire risk to your home so you can prepare before wildfire season gets underway.

Popping The Real Question: Should You Have a Prenup?

Suggesting a prenup may feel awkward or even scary. But it can actually be a symbol of mutual respect for each other's best interests — now and in the future.

DIY Home Selling: 7 Must-Read Tips from People Who’ve Done It

The for-sale-by-owner path isn't right for everyone — it requires more of your time and energy — but it could lead to more profit.

Banking Online? Safeguard Your Accounts Against These 4 Scams

With financial scams becoming more cunning and sophisticated, learn what red flags to look out for and how to protect yourself.

5 Tax Planning Resolutions for 2024

Resolve to address and explore these tax planning strategies if you can — your future self will thank you.

What Does a $1 Million Mortgage Feel Like?

Average home prices in cities like Toronto, Vancouver and Victoria are now north of $1 million. Here's what it takes to qualify for and afford a $1 million mortgage — and risks buyers should consider in current market conditions.