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AAA Reports Travel Bargains Await Vacationers
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 summer
How To Successfully Play The Rewards Card Game
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 4,
Condo Fees Are Up, Up, And Away!
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 remain
A Success Building BLOG
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 the
Why You Should Refuse To Cosign A Loan
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 sometimes
Clearing Out Cancelled Credit Cards
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 have
The 4 Elements Of Your Mortgage Loan
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 be
Refinancing Precautions Consumers Should Consider
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. A
Free Checking? Not So Fast!
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 banks,
A Success Building BLOG
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 the
Smart Stress Reducing Moving Tips
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 Big
Surprise: Consumers Voice Satisfaction With Home Equity Line of Credit/Loan Origination
J.D. Power and Associates, a global marketing information services company says that despite an economy affected by a stagnant housing market, decreasing home values and upheaval among lenders, overall customer
Pre-approved Beats Pre-qualified Every Time!
If you are looking to buy a home there are three different ways that you can show the seller you are ready to buy. Unfortunately, two of those are wrong.
Getting Your Home Ready To Sell
Homeowners who are preparing to put their houses on the market are understandably nervous these days. Will a buyer be found? Will they be approved for a mortgage? This sort
Is Your Home A Magnet For Burglars?
Our neighborhood crime watch association got together earlier this week to discuss the rise in criminal activity taking place in an adjoining subdivision. Though we haven’t been hit with a
