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Tips on Helping Your Personal Finances Survive the Deep Cold
Record-breaking low temperatures in the Midwest and Eastern U.S. have had a big impact on Americans’ personal finances. Here are tips to cope with the cold.
Your Post Office Could Become More Like a Bank
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Simon Zhen
Your Post Office Could Become More Like a Bank
The U.S. Postal Service may consider entering the financial industry with non-bank...
Navigating Insurance as a Condo Owner
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Shirley Pulawski
Navigating Insurance as a Condo Owner
Learn about the types of condo insurance and how to save money...
Key Problems That Can Kill a Home Loan
Problems that can kill a home loan can be side stepped with planning. Your mortgage application process can run smoothly with tips about getting a home loan.
Buying a Home During the Winter: What You Need to Know
Buying a home during the winter may sound off putting, but the results can be beneficial to both buyers and sellers.
No to Low Money Down Mortgages
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Paul M.J. Suchecki
No to Low Money Down Mortgages
No to low money down mortgages can fund your dream of owning...
9 Simple Ways to Protect You from Fraud
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Daryl Paranada
9 Simple Ways to Protect You from Fraud
According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, from 2005-2013 there have been...
Trim Your Green to Make Green: Landscaping on a Budget
Landscaping doesn't have to be a pain, but putting in the extra work could land you a better deal when selling your home.
5 Things You Can Do With Your Unwanted Gift Cards
Before you lose out on your gift card’s value, here are a few tips on what can you do with a gift card you don’t want.
Builder Confidence Proves Positive
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Shayla Mars
Builder Confidence Proves Positive
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (NAHB/Wells Fargo...
5 Investments You Should Never Make
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Katherine Muniz
5 Investments You Should Never Make
Information on pitfalls and investments you should never make.
What Should You Know About ‘Undead’ Property Foreclosures
Zombies are soulless corpses, undead; an apt metaphor for abandoned homes, also known as zombie homes, that could become nightmares to the owners of record. Protect yourself like this:
Make the Most of Social Security, Test Your Retirement Readiness
The one essential rule of thumb to abide by when attempting to maximize on your Social Security benefits is to delay tapping into them until age 70, if you can. This is because at age 70, you can receive the...
Factors Hindering Retirement At 65
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Katherine Muniz
Factors Hindering Retirement At 65
Although 65 used to be the age at which people received full...
Buy or Rent, Which Is Better?
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Paul M.J. Suchecki
Buy or Rent, Which Is Better?
Buy or rent? What factors determine whether or not it is better...
Must Dos for Home Buyers
Must dos for home buyers are essential tasks aspiring homebuyers must do in today's real estate market to buy a home in 2014. Tips and help are here:
To Keep Working Rent, Don’t Buy
Although the conventional wisdom is that the path to a better financial future lies through home ownership,more people seem to keep working where more rent.
4 Things Real Estate Agents Want You to Know
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Shayla Mars
4 Things Real Estate Agents Want You to Know
Real estate agents can be the saving grace you need to sell...
If You Buy a Foreclosure, Watch Out
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Paul M.J. Suchecki
If You Buy a Foreclosure, Watch Out
Buy a foreclosure and you find a real bargain, but wary. Pitfalls...
Selling a Home? Beware of Scams
Selling your house on your own can leave you vulnerable. Here are some real estate scams to know about if your home is for sale by owner.
4 Ways to Feng Shui Your House for Sale
Are you in the midst of trying to sell a property that just won’t budge? Feng Shui your house for sale.
5 Ways to Lower and Pay Down Massive Debt (Part 2)
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Katherine Muniz
5 Ways to Lower and Pay Down Massive Debt (Part 2)
Ways to lower massive debt and strategies to make payments more manageable.
Is Performance-Based Pay Necessary for College Presidents?
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Gerald Morales
Is Performance-Based Pay Necessary for College Presidents?
A college president's earning should be tied to their student's success rate...
What You Should Know About ‘Zombie Properties’
What you need to know about zombie properties.
Understanding Bank Fees
No one likes paying bank fees, but these charges to customers make up a significant portion of bank revenue. We help you understand bank fees in order to help you avoid them.
Save for retirement with these ways
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Katherine Muniz
Save for retirement with these ways
There are a few financial moves you can make to ensure your...
Consider a Secured Credit Card
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Gerald Morales
Consider a Secured Credit Card
If you are struggling with bad credit, you can do some research...
401(k) vs. Roth IRA: Which Option is Best for You?
401(k) vs Roth IRA - both offer unique advantages and disadvantages, but which is better for your retirement savings?
First, Determine Your Credit Score
The first step you must take to choose the right credit card for bad credit is to figure out exactly where your credit stands. Can you open a credit card account at all? Or is it just hard for you...