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Lance Cothern

Lance Cothern

Lance Cothern is a personal finance writer at BestMoney.com, specializing in tax relief. He is also the founder of MoneyManifesto.com and holds a CPA license from the Commonwealth of Virginia. Lance’s work has appeared in USA Today, MSN, Wells Fargo, Business Insider, Credit Karma, and LendingTree.

Posts by Lance Cothern

Mutual of Omaha Review

Mutual of Omaha is a trusted brand founded in 1909. Mutual of Omaha offers a variety of fixed-rate and variable-rate mortgage options with 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30-year terms. As a direct lender, Mutual of Omaha can help you find a mortgage that fits your family’s needs. Borrowers need a minimum credit score of 620 and can check what rates they qualify for without a hard credit pull after speaking with a mortgage professional.
Read ReviewFeb 6, 2025
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How I Saved Thousands Negotiating My Mortgage Terms

Buying a house is an exciting time, but it isn’t a stress-free process. Part of the process is getting approved for a mortgage to help pay for the home. My wife and I recently went through this experience when we were moving from Florida to Indiana.
Read MoreMay 15, 2023
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