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Considering Renovating? Do It Now!

Tweet Undertaking any renovation project means considering all aspects of the work to be done before getting started. Cost, hiring contractors, possible temporary displacement from your home, and the like

Achieving Success

A Success Building BLOG

Tweet BLOG postings: (link to Achieving Success BLOG for all posts and PDF downloads) Discipline to Success: The Education Attribute Educated men are as much superior to uneducated men as

Consumer Financing Credit Reports

What Are Creditors Saying About You?

Tweet Here is some food for thought: you’re planning to renovate your home or take out a loan to pay for a new car. You’ve done extensive research on what

Home Buying Home Selling

Save Even More With FSBO

Tweet FSBO or For Sale By Owner remains a popular marketing alternative for people who are buying or selling a home. Sellers like them because they can cut out the

Money Management

AAA Reports Travel Bargains Await Vacationers

Tweet A cool economy could make for some hot vacation deals High fuel prices and an economy teetering on the brink of recession may not keep people from traveling this

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How To Successfully Play The Rewards Card Game

Tweet Credit cards are the backbone of the financing industry, driving profits to those institutions who manage their programs well. Competition for customers is fierce and, although consumers typically hold

Home Buying Home Tips

Condo Fees Are Up, Up, And Away!

Tweet The condominium market has imploded over the past year or two thanks to a downturn in the overall housing market and overbuilding in many local markets. Complete condo projects

Achieving Success

A Success Building BLOG

Tweet BLOG postings: (link to Achieving Success BLOG for all posts and PDF downloads) Discipline to Success: The Education Attribute Educated men are as much superior to uneducated men as

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Why You Should Refuse To Cosign A Loan

Tweet Your adult offspring may come to you asking you to co-sign their loan. As a parent, you want to do what you can to help your children succeed, and

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Clearing Out Cancelled Credit Cards

Tweet By Heather Johnson They act like magic wands opening doors for you and letting you buy anything you want, but be warned that these seemingly innocent pieces of plastic

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The 4 Elements Of Your Mortgage Loan

Tweet Your home loan consists of four elements, two that you are probably aware of, and those are the principal and interest. Two additional elements, taxes and insurance, must also

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Refinancing Precautions Consumers Should Consider

Tweet If you’re considering refinancing your home, you’re not alone. Some homeowners are scrambling to beat a pending mortgage reset while others are simply wanting to find a better deal.

Money Management

Free Checking? Not So Fast!

Tweet Several banks in my area have launched marketing campaigns touting their “free checking” accounts for new customers. Wooing new business is big business and financial institutions are battling community

Achieving Success

A Success Building BLOG

Tweet BLOG postings: (link to Achieving Success BLOG for all posts and PDF downloads) Discipline to Success: The Education Attribute Educated men are as much superior to uneducated men as

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Smart Stress Reducing Moving Tips

Tweet If you’re planning to move, hopefully you are well along the way toward putting your plans in place. If not, you’ll find that the days leading up to the