By Tim McMahon, editor I just recently received an email that made me mad. I get extremely upset when I see bad financial advice being palmed off to an unsuspecting public. What made me so mad? It was an email with the subject line:Â “The answer to getting caught up financially is here.” Sounds interesting […]
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By Stephanie Staszko Buying a first car be financially draining due to the buyer having no previous car to sell and ease the cost. Applying for a car loan is the most obvious step to funding a first car but there are other small tips that can help first-time car buyers save money for their
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Home equity is the difference between the amount you owe on your loan, and the amount your home is worth. Building equity is like saving, but without you having to do a thing. Your home increases in value without you have to do anything other than maintain it, and as long as you pay your
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Money management is an important life-long skill to learn. As parents, it’s your job to teach them the skills that will benefit them as they become adults and learn to manage their own households. Although it may seem like a complicated task – I still have trouble understanding concepts like dividends, compound interest, and capital
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By Tim McMahon, editor Finding the right bank is much different than it was twenty years ago. In those days, you went to a bank primarily because it was located in your neighborhood and it was convenient or perhaps because they offered a gift like a toaster for opening an account. Today with the advent of
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By Tim McMahon, editor If you are one of the millions in debt, then you are no stranger to the harassing calls from creditors at all hours and the burdens related to being in debt. Some may say good credit doesn’t matter… but sooner or later a time will come when you will hit a
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Foreclosure Time Lengthens- What To Do? According to RealtyTrac® the leading online marketplace for foreclosure properties, foreclosures in April 2011 hit a 40 month low. There were 219,258 U.S. properties in April with default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions. This is a 9 percent decrease from March and a 34 percent decrease from April
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If, like many people, you have outstanding bank loans or credit card debt, you may worry about these bills, but there are ways in which you can alleviate this tension. In this article, we are going to show you 3 simple steps that will help you to overcome the stress of paying back what you
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Raising kids can be expensive.  Even just providing essentials can take a large chunk out of your paycheck. Here are a few tips to help you stay on budget and still be able to afford to purchase all the essential items for your children. Being Fashionable on a Budget Shopping for your kids’ needs doesn’t have
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By Fiona Simply dreaming about a better financial future will never make it happen. You must have a written game plan and follow some financial tips in order to fulfill your dream. Setting deadlines for your goals and having a true desire to become financially secure can be the secret to building wealth in the
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By John D. Schultz Last month, my church had a several part series on finance. It really got me thinking about how I manage my finances. I thought I’d share a bit of my experience, and some changes I’ve made to my life. Maybe they can help you. Or, maybe I need some guidance. Either
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By Tim McMahon, Editor If you have children and are deciding on work, one consideration is how much money you will actually have left after paying for childcare. Sometimes, if childcare expenses are high, you may even wonder if it is worth working at all. After all, if the additional expenses associated with working plus
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