5 Tips to Get Your Financial Life Ready for the New Year (Part 2)

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In part one of this article, we looked at some key “to do” items to get your financial house in order in time for the new year. In addition to monitoring your credit, debts and savings, there are also some smart moves you can make to save on 2010 … [Read more...]

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Short Sales Always a Bargain?

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By: Gina Pogol, HSH.com Short sales differ from most home purchases in almost every way. At every step, from shopping to negotiating to mortgage financing, short sale properties are just harder to deal with. Here's what you need to know. A … [Read more...]

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5 Things You Need to Qualify for a Home Loan

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Qualifying for a home loan these days isn’t easy and requires extensive documentation as well as some available cash. But know that some of your financial costs may very well be tax-deductible, so be sure to keep all receipts and obtain detailed … [Read more...]

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Fed: Recovery Slow, Short-Term Rates to Remain Low

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Our smarty-pants friends at the Federal Reserve announced today that they will once again hold its Fed funds rate at the 0 percent to 0.25 percent range. (What the heck is the Fed funds rate and why should I care?) The following is an official … [Read more...]

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Mortgage Rates Hit All-Time Low

Impact of Mortgage Rates on Mortgage Payment over Time

Just when you thought they were as low as they could get, mortgage rates continue to slide. In fact, you can now get a 30-year home loan at the lowest interest rates in 39 years, according to Freddie Mac. The low rates are likely due to the … [Read more...]

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12 Ways to Spring-Clean Your Finances

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The first day of spring has come and gone, officially marking the time of year to clean house – and not just your literal home. It’s also the perfect season to tidy up your finances. The most useful spring cleaning is about more than neatening … [Read more...]

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Best of Home, Money & Credit – Week of Sept. 6

It's the end of the week (finally!) and your weekly roundup is here. The most interesting articles and blog posts about your home, money, credit and life straight from the Quizzle Twitter page can be found below: Home & Money Saving … [Read more...]

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Fed Leaves Key Rate Unchanged, Appears Optimistic

Translation of the Federal Reserve Press Release

The Federal Reserve (Fed) decided today to leave its fed funds rate at the 0% to 0.25% range. According to Quicken Loans Chief Economist Bob Walters, the decision to hold the rate was widely expected by financial experts. “The Fed’s decision … [Read more...]

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5 Tips for Shopping for a Home Loan from Our Friends at the Fed

Ben Bernanke and Friends Offer Tips for Shopping for a Mortgage

You heard on the news that rates are at historical lows. Or maybe a friend just got a fantastic deal on a refinance. Whatever the motivation, you're back in the market for a mortgage. Only, with all the turmoil in the markets and financial industry … [Read more...]

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Fed funds rate stays at 0%; Federal Reserve Press Release Translated

All the smarty pants who make up the Federal Reserve met today to once again discuss the state of the economy and determine the action needed by them to aid a struggling American economy. One of the main things they do is determine what the Fed funds … [Read more...]

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Federal Reserve Talks, Mortgage Rates Drop

The 10 brilliant minds who make up the Federal Reserve met yesterday to once again discuss the state of the economy and determine the action needed by them to aid a struggling American economy. The Fed funds rate is one way the Fed uses to regulate … [Read more...]

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