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11 Money-Smart Steps All Grads Should Take
Tweet Share on Facebook May 31, 2011 Comment (1)Graduation season is upon us, and now is the time for soon-to-be and recent graduates to start thinking about what their futures hold. Graduating can be a scary and confusing time for young adults who aren’t quite sure how to make the transition from college life to the real world, but here are eleven tips to help make the transition a little easier.
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5 Tips for Lowering Property Taxes
Tweet Share on Facebook May 27, 2011 Comment (2)Home values are down 30 percent from their peak could drop another 7 to 9 percent this year. Despite these statistics property taxes continue to increase. Take action to get your home’s property lowered in five easy steps:
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7 Ways to Cope with the Stress of a Foreclosure
Tweet Share on Facebook May 26, 2011 Comment (5)No matter where you live, the word foreclosure can be nerve wrecking, and when faced with financial problems, the number of questions which surface can feel overwhelming. What happens if you can't pay your mortgage? Will your bank work with you? How long does it take to foreclose? What if you file bankruptcy? These are just a handful of questions that can keep you up at night.
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How to Give Your Patio a Weekend Makeover
Tweet Share on Facebook May 25, 2011 Comment (2)Get ready for the best parts of summer living with an outdoor do-it-yourself patio that will be an enjoyable spot for outdoor barbecuing, al fresco dining or curling up with a summer read.
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15 Career Tips for Recent Grads
Tweet Share on Facebook May 23, 2011 Comment (1)Recent graduates are facing an uphill battle when it comes to finding jobs. While the unemployment rate is getting better, landing a job is still very tough for those with little experience. Here are 15 tips for recent grads looking for work.
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5 Facts Most Home Buyers Don’t Know
Tweet Share on Facebook May 19, 2011 CommentFor many subjects, people assume to know more than they do. This is especially dangerous in the home buying process. Zillow Mortgage Marketplace‘s recent survey indicates that there are several aspects of the home buying process that continue to elude prospective home buyers. Here are some surprising results of our findings, along with five things most home buyers don’t know, but should:
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5 Ways to Add Budget Luxury to Your Home
Tweet Share on Facebook May 19, 2011 Comment (1)In most areas of the country, home prices are still in a downward spiral. This means that instead of moving on to a bigger or fancier home, most people are choosing to simply stay put. The advantage to this is they don't risk losing money selling their homes in a down real estate market.
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3 Must-Ask Questions for Mortgage Shoppers
Tweet Share on Facebook May 18, 2011 Comment (1)If you’re shopping for a mortgage and unsure of what type of loan to get, don’t let a loan officer to simply tell you what they think you should choose, hoping that they give you an option that’s in your best interest. Instead, take the time to consider these three questions, thus giving yourself a better chance at finding the right mortgage for you.
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7 Frugal Summer Activities for Your Family
Tweet Share on Facebook May 17, 2011 Comment (10)School is almost out in my neck of the woods, and my three kids are drooling at the mouth. They can’t wait to sleep-in and play outside from sunrise to sunset. This leads me to think of our summer family vacations and activities we have planned. Not expensive camps and opulent resorts, but rather frugal trips and frugal family oriented activities. Here are some of our favorites. I hope they can provide some inspiration for your summer plans.
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11 Car Maintenance Tasks You Can Do Yourself
Tweet Share on Facebook May 16, 2011 Comment (2)With the price of gas going up at a rapid rate, people are looking for ways to cut back on automotive expenses. When it comes to routine maintenance, most people will take their cars to the mechanic to get things done. However, doing routine maintenance on your own is a great way to reduce the amount of money you spend on your car each month. Here are eleven car maintenance tasks you can do yourself. (See also: How to Save $0.54 Per Gallon on Gas)
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