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Sage Financial Advice From The Wall Street Journal
Scanning through the Wall Street Journal recently I came upon an article that answered many of the questions I had about the current economic meltdown. The article which was written
Budgeting Your Vacation Without Trimming The Fun
When the economy turns sour, do people cancel their vacations? Absolutely not. In fact, when families are feeling stressed, they’ll often escape the confines of their homes and businesses to
4 Steps To Applying For A Consumer Loan
The news lately has been chock full of reports about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac being taken over by the federal government while Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers, AIG, WaMu, and
Donating Your Car To Charity
Over the past decade, I’ve had the pleasure of donating three cars to charity, choosing to avoid trading them in or dealing with strangers who might be interested in buying
Combatting Overdrafts, One Charge At A Time
Overdraft Charges Galore Your checking account is low, showing a balance of just $81. Payday is tomorrow, but the rent is due today, so you decide to write a post-dated
Credit Freeze? Brrr!
Identity theft has gotten to be such a insidious problem that many consumers are requesting that they have their credit records frozen in order to keep thieves from opening up
You Can Raise Your FICO Credit Score!
FICO, which stands for Fair Isaac Corporation, is a term which describes your personal credit score. That score is used by lenders who will determine if you qualify for a
Preparing Your Home For Cooler Weather
Summer’s time is almost over, a season of carefree activity, backyard barbecues, and trips to the lake or to the ocean. Already, some areas of the country are seeing their
How To Hire A Home Contractor
Your Home Remodeling Contractor If you’re planning to have any sort of renovation done to your home, whether that means rewiring the house, adding a family room, or replacing an
Adding A Half Bath — A Win-Win Renovation!
Before starting any home improvement project it is good to weigh your plans with the benefits that it will provide. After all, your budget sets the tone on what you
Do You Really Need Mortgage Protection Insurance?
The thought that you may die or become incapacitated can come to mind from time to time, but if you’re like most people you say a prayer and quickly dismiss


