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Okay, so foreclosure’s not exactly a four-letter word, but it’s definitely the most dreaded 11-letter F-word for homeowners. Foreclosures may be at record highs, but that doesn’t mean you have to be a part of another sad statistic.... More
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- February 23, 2008
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Today, the U.S. Federal Reserve slashed the discount rate by 75 basis points down to 2.25%. But how does the Fed rate cut affect you and your search for a new home? Is the Fed rate cut the miracle elixir to cure the housing market pain?... More
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- February 19, 2008
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If Visa offered you a credit card with an annual percentage rate of 391%, would you take it? It sounds like a joke, but to the recipients of one of the most sinister and underhanded lending practices in the marketplace, it’s truly no lau... More
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- February 17, 2008
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It's that time of year again when children and adults alike exchange cards, candy, and small gifts, and singles are reminded, yet again, that they are single.... More
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- February 14, 2008
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The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step… as does the journey to a successful savings plan. Join me as we walk through one of the most basic parts of setting up a successful savings program... More
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- February 10, 2008
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The quick and easy answer is that you should see a slight drop in adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) rates but fixed rates should remain relatively unchanged.... More
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- February 01, 2008
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Today, the Fed slashed the Fed funds rate by 50 basis points. Like most things, dropping rates are a game of give and take; the lowering of Fed rates can be beneficial for some parts of your financial life and detrimental for others. So how exactly can... More
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- January 31, 2008
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On January 22, 2008, the Fed decided to cut the Federal funds rate a whopping 75 basis points to a scant 3.5 percent, the lowest it's been since August 2005 (Source: federalreserve.gov).... More
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- January 26, 2008
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On Tuesday, January 22nd, the Federal Reserve slashed the federal funds rate by three-quarters of a point to 3.5% - the largest one time cut in nearly 24 years. This should immediately benefit consumers with home equity lines of credit, credit cards, and... More
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- January 22, 2008
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As with most things in the financial world, the answer to this question is not a simple one. There is not one piece of advice that should be given to everyone. Instead, there are several factors that should be taken into consideration when deciding whethe... More
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- December 18, 2007
