Discover what a first mortgage is, its importance as a primary lien, key requirements, and tax benefits. Learn how it compares with a second mortgage and explore real-life examples.

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Most females have their first period around 2 years after breast development and other signs of puberty begin. For some, the first period may be light and start gradually with some spotting or brown ...

Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, certified VITA tax preparer, IRS annual filing season program participant, and tax writer. A first-time ...

At any moment, you or someone around you could experience an injury or illness. Using basic first aid, you may be able to stop a minor mishap from getting worse. In the case of a serious medical ...

You might think that “people first” sounds a little vague—that’s because it’s a mindset, rather than a strategy or a set of principles. You cannot make a people-first strategy, but you can see the ...

A first-degree burn is also called a superficial burn or wound. It’s an injury that affects the first layer of your skin. First-degree burns are one of the mildest forms of skin injuries, and they ...

Human beings are built to size each other up quickly. These first impressions are influenced by a number of factors, such as facial shape, vocal inflection, attractiveness, and general emotional state ...

TUESDAY NIGHT: Areas of fog and low clouds will linger throughout the night. A few areas of drizzle should be expected where fog is present. Low 34F Wind WNW 5 to 10 mph. WEDNESDAY: Areas of fog and ...

What Is the First Trimester of Pregnancy? The first trimester is the earliest phase of pregnancy. It starts on the first day of your last period -- before you’re even actually pregnant -- and lasts ...

In the course of an interview with the New York Times, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump had his foreign policy boiled down to two words: “America First.” In an exchange prompted by the ...

Many first degree burns are sunburns, but others result from contact with a hot stove, a hot liquid, a chemical, or an electrical outlet. A person may be able to treat a first degree burn with home ...