From the category archives:

Money Management

Twenty Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home before Selling

August 10, 2011

When you’re selling a home that you’ve lived in for years, it can be difficult to look at it through the eyes of a potential buyer. But if you want the best possible selling price, you’ll have to do just that. No matter how great your home is, if it’s not visually appealing, it won’t [...]

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How Much Home Can I Afford?

August 7, 2011

Owning a home has long been a major component of the so-called “American Dream.” It’s true that home ownership is fulfilling and liberating. But as anyone who is making mortgage payments can tell you, it doesn’t come cheap. During the good economic times, banks practically handed mortgages out like candy. This made owning a home [...]

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Health Care and Early Retirement

August 4, 2011

Early retirement was once a popular option for older workers. Some chose to leave the workforce early due to declining health, while others felt financially secure and were ready to experience the freedom of retirement. But today, early retirement has become a less viable option for many. One of the most prevalent concerns of those [...]

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Have a Saving Goal and Stay Focused

August 1, 2011

Like the majority of people, you have probably often thought about how important it is to save some money. You have likely figured out by now how setting aside money (such as for children’s education, down payment on a home, or even for retirement) is a good idea. However, what you might not be aware [...]

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Ten Green Saving Ideas

July 29, 2011

With more people trying to save money in today’s uncertain economy, some may have put their environmental concerns aside for the time being. However, going ‘green’ doesn’t necessarily mean you need to spend a lot of money in order to do your part. There are an abundance of ways you can accomplish both – saving [...]

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Get a Roommate and Save Money

July 26, 2011

The current economic climate has resulted in many people trying to find ways to save money or increase their income. One way of doing this which many people don’t seem to have thought of yet is the possibility of renting out a spare room in their home. Making ends meet isn’t the only advantage to [...]

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What Is a Foreclosure? What is a Short Sale?

July 23, 2011

When a homeowner defaults on a mortgage, the lender begins to consider options for recovering the money owed. They may negotiate with the borrower, adjusting payments or interest rates to keep him in the home. But in many cases, either a foreclosure or a short sale takes place. What Is Foreclosure? If a homeowner in [...]

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Five Tips For Buying Foreclosure Properties Online

July 20, 2011

Online auctions have become a popular shopping destination for everything from clothes to cars. You can even buy real estate through online auction sites! Those who deal in foreclosures have found that there are plenty of them to choose from on sites such as eBay. But buying online comes with a great deal of risk. [...]

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Five Money Saving Tips for Frugal Family Fun

July 17, 2011

Money isn’t always readily available for such things as expensive outings and activities for you and your family. With the uncertainty of the economy these days, more and more families are searching for free, frugal and money-saving ideas in order to keep the family having fun together without breaking the bank. How about trying some [...]

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Five Ways To Deal With Financial Stress

July 14, 2011

Financial stress has many causes. For some, job loss or illness has made it difficult to make ends meet. For others, rising prices or unexpected expenses cause money worries. But whatever the reason may be, financial stress can take a serious toll on one’s health. Financial stress is a frequent trigger of mental health issues [...]

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