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Using Credit Wisely

Posted on March 22, 2011 by admin

Most of us are familiar with credit. We have credit cards, a car payment or a home loan. We might have financed our education with student loans. The problem is that, for many of us, we never learned to use … Continue reading →

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Keeping Your Home When You Fall Behind on Your Mortgage

Posted on March 16, 2011 by admin

The following information is reprinted from the Federal Trade Commission website. Click here for this article on their site or download the PDF version of the article for off-line review or printing. Mortgage Payments Sending You Reeling? Here’s What to … Continue reading →

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Government Resources for Consumer Credit Education and Awareness

Posted on March 16, 2011 by admin

The US Government is the Number 1 source of consumer credit education and awareness information through any number of government websites. This page provides a directory of some of the more relevant government offered consumer credit information: The Federal Trade … Continue reading →

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Bankruptcy – The Final Option or a New Beginning?

Posted on March 16, 2011 by admin

Personal or business bankruptcy can be a bitter pill to swallow. Bankruptcy can be the best solution when the amount we owe our creditors exceeds our ability to repay our financial obligations by too great an amount. Bankruptcies have soared … Continue reading →

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Know the Score – Your Credit Score, That Is

Posted on March 1, 2011 by admin

What is a credit score? A credit score is a mathematical model that evaluates the information in your credit file to come up with a score. A lender will use your credit score to determine whether you qualify for a … Continue reading →

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Save on Your Prescription Medications – a Consumer Education Tip

Posted on February 24, 2011 by admin

We all need prescription medications from time to time. What we don’t need are the high prices that brand name medications carry. If you want to save money on your next visit to the pharmacy then check out “Save on Your Prescription Medications – a Consumer Education Tip.” Continue reading →

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Everything You Need to Know About Personal Finance on One Page

Posted on February 22, 2011 by admin

Great advice from personal finance guru Trent Hamm of thesimpledollar.com blog. Continue reading →

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Are Reverse Mortgages Right for You?

Posted on February 18, 2011 by admin

Are reverse mortgages an option for you? Learn about HUD’s Reverse Mortgage program and watch an informative video. Continue reading →

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Your Home

Posted on February 18, 2011 by admin

A home is the single biggest financial investment most of us make in our lives. There are many resources available to help us make the right home investment. How to Buy Your First Home – Forbes.com provides great advice for … Continue reading →

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Personal Finance Tools, Software & Calculators

Posted on February 18, 2011 by admin

There are any number of tools to make your personal financial calculations a breeze. Here’s a selection that will help you buy a home or plan your retirement. Continue reading →

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