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Buying Foreclosed? Consider This First!
Tweet Not many people are calling the bottom of the housing market yet, realizing that in some markets further declines in home values may still be happening. But, for the
Simple, Smart & Savvy Money Saving Tips, Part 2
Tweet This is one in an occasional series of articles discussing money saving tips. Yesterday we looked at seven ways to save money, so today we’ll take a look at
Simple, Smart & Savvy Money Saving Tips
Tweet This is one in an occasional series of articles discussing money saving tips. Saving money in a bank account is one way to create wealth, but in these days
Check References When Choosing A Contractor
Tweet It is one of the easiest things to do, but it is also one of the most overlooked steps in choosing a home contractor: verifying references. All of the
Home Buyers Readily Embrace Foreclosed Homes
Tweet The spring home buying/selling season is offering a mixed bag of news as home prices continue to fall and as buyers carefully weigh their options before jumping into the
Know Your Consumer Financial Rights
Tweet An informed consumer is a wise consumer, but many Americans are not simply uninformed, rather they are misinformed when it comes to their financial rights. That is almost to
Senate Agrees To Control Credit Card Practices
Tweet If you are a proponent of Big Government, then the U.S. Senate’s recent action designed to limit the practices of credit card providers doesn’t come as any surprise to
New Car Buying Tips For Today’s Buyers
Tweet Consumers shopping for a new car are probably aware that some spectacular buys are awaiting them. This is due mostly to a market that has basically collapsed, forcing car
Smart Tips To Help You Lower Your Car Insurance Costs
Tweet When was the last time you checked your car insurance policy? Admittedly, I pay scant attention to my renewal notices as they typically go down every six months because
Credit Card Fees Surge For International Purchases
Tweet That American Express, Discover, Visa or MasterCard that has served you well for so many years could prove more costly to you if you were to use it outside
As Hurricane Season Approaches, Food Storage Planning Takes Precedence
Tweet Have you ever lived through a major hurricane? I have. Twenty years ago Hurricane Hugo slammed ashore all across the South Carolina lowcountry coast, wrecking havoc everywhere. Our home
Debit Card Usage Increases, Credit Card Usage Decreases
Tweet Consumer, media and market research firm Mintel recently confirmed what some analysts have been suspecting: America’s love affair with credit cards is on the decline. Instead, consumers are being
You Can Save Money On Travel This Summer
Tweet Families who are making vacation plans for summer travel are understandably hesitant to commit their funds early on given the current economic climate. In addition, recent small increases in
Credit Report Errors? You Can Fix Them Yourself!
Tweet If you’ve recently received a copy of your credit report from either Experian, Equifax, or TransUnion (the three major credit reporting agencies) you might be surprised by just how
A World of Thanks to Our Military Heroes
Tweet Today is Memorial Day, the day that we offer our thanks to the men and women who lost their lives in military service to our country. Numerous communities across