3 Ways You Could Halt Your Mortgage Closing

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You’ve submitted your mortgage application. Your lender has said those two sweet words to you: “You’re approved.” You sigh a big breath of relief because it’s all downhill from here. That’s not entirely true. The loan is not in place … [Read more...]

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Refinancing: Look Beyond the Lower Interest Rate

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  Homeowners often think that if interest rates drop that they should run out and refinance their property. While a lower interest rate can save you money, it doesn’t mean that a refinance is the right move for you. It’s important to evaluate … [Read more...]

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How to Set Your Finances on Auto-Pilot

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  If you feel overwhelmed by the idea of financial planning or have trouble following through when you set a budget for yourself, there’s good news. Technology has made it easier than ever to regulate your finances with minimal involvement … [Read more...]

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Consumer Credit Counseling – Right for Me?

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Lots of people are struggling to get their debt under control, to create a budget, to save more money and live more comfortably within their means. If you have been struggling to make your monthly payments, you might consider Consumer Credit … [Read more...]

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9 Bad Money Habits (and how to break them)

  Personal finance gets a reputation for being complicated and numbers-driven, like you have to be an accountant, actuary or investment expert to understand it all. But the truth is, most of the everyday reality of personal finance comes down to … [Read more...]

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10 Ways You Are Wasting Your Money

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Think you’re frugal, huh? No money wasted here? Well, guess again. Even the most ardent savers and tightwads amongst us have at least a vice or two when it comes to wasting money – many of which you probably haven’t even thought about. Getting … [Read more...]

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What Can Han Solo Teach Us About Personal Finance?

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Han Solo is one of the most popular characters from the Star Wars movies. Harrison Ford’s swaggering charisma established Han Solo as an enduring icon of macho cool and roguish charm.But did you know that Han Solo, aside from being a good pilot, a … [Read more...]

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Housing Market Wrap-Up

The past few years in the real estate market have been a rollercoaster ride, at best. The National Realtors Association (NRA) conducts an annual survey to give consumers an idea of what’s happening in the market. Here are the results of the 2010 … [Read more...]

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3 Ways You Could be Affected by the Payroll Tax Bill

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  Recently, Congress passed another extension of what’s come to be known as the Payroll Tax Holiday. It’s a 2 percent reduction in Social Security tax taken out of an employee’s wages. The extension was passed with much less bickering … [Read more...]

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Dealing with the Financial Stress of Caring for Aging Parents

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Sandra Tsing Loh is one of my favorite writers, even though the only work of hers that I’ve read are her book reviews in the Atlantic. Every month when a new issue of the Atlantic arrives, I hurry to check and see if Sandra Tsing Loh has an article … [Read more...]

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4 Ways to Turn Home Deductions into Tax Savings

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   Your home is not only your castle, but it is also a tax savings haven. Homeowners enjoy tax deductions that non-homeowners don’t. Make sure that you are using your home to the fullest when it comes to tax deductions. It’ll save you a lot … [Read more...]

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