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How much Interest are You Paying on Debt each Month?

How much of your hard earned money is going straight into bankers pockets every single month? Figure it out, get pissed, and do something about it! I[...] read more »
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8 Reasons Why You Hate Credit Cards

There are too many reasons to hate credit cards but if you fall into the 8 categories, you know why. read more »
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Rent-to-Own is a Really Bad Deal

Every wonder how bad of a deal rent-to-own is? Check out this article for some surprising numbers. read more »
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Lending Club Peer to Peer Lending Review

Lending Club appears to be a great way to invest. Does anyone have any experience with it? read more »
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The world's most hated blogger on real estate, gold, and the pains of being pure at heart

Two years ago, it's fair to say, Casey Serin hit bottom. A bottom lower than most of us could go -- a bottom that would make most of us nauseous and[...] read more »
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Clock running down on first-time home buyer tax credit

According to a news report by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the clock is running down on the $8,000 tax credit for first-time hom[...] read more »
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Why borrowing to invest is a bad idea

Borrowing to invest -- even for the long-term -- is a poor strategy for success, increasing risk with little chance of much extra reward. read more »
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Just how do you create and keep family wealth?

Borrowing from family via a formalized process can help you receive the financing you need and has the added benefit of growing family wealth. But is[...] read more »
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The possible downsides of taking out loans and borrowing

Everyone needs to borrow money at some time or other. When you have a little bit of knowledge about the lending industry, it makes your decision and [...] read more »
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Retirees hit bewildering credit roadblock

Why couldn't a couple in their late 50s with a good nest egg, great credit and a lucrative new contract job couldn't get a $10,000 line of credit, [...] read more »
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The cost of borrowing from your tax deferred account

Many people are not aware of the significant loss of future growth in a tax deferred account that results from borrowing funds for medical, education, hardship, a new home, etc. This article provides insights on the various factors to consider. read more »
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Loan modifications that created more problems

CitiMortgage suggests two men modify their mortgages, then reports them as delinquent. They weren't. How their credit was damaged and how they strug[...] read more »
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