Rebuilding And Starting From Scratch

July 26, 2012

One of the most frightening prospects in the world is starting from nothing and having to rebuild. Even when the situation is not as bad as you think, life can  feel like it’s crumbling around you. If you’ve been laid off from your job, watched your stocks drop or retirement plan tank, or gone deeply [...]

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What Things Motivate Your Spending?

July 26, 2012

Introspection is not something many of us apply when spending money. Unfortunately, too many of us just buy mindlessly, without really think about why we buy the things that we do. A little self-knowledge, though, can go a long way. If you are unhappy with your financial situation, maybe it’s time to look at your [...]

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3 Things To Consider When Investing During Retirement

July 20, 2012
Investing in retirement

Too often, we plan our investments to get us to retirement; we forget that it’s a good idea to plan to continue investing through retirement. Here are some things to remember

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Can You Get A Mortgage If You’re Self-Employed?

July 13, 2012
Getting A Mortgage When Self Employed

Can you get a mortgage if you are self-employed? When you don’t have a W-2 and pay stubs how can you show your lender you’re a worthy credit risk?

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Are You Raising Your Kids To Be Financially Independent?

July 10, 2012
children and financial independence

Are you teaching your kids to be dependent on you, or to be financially independent?

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Avoiding Debt? You Still Need Good Credit

July 5, 2012
who checks your credit score?

Your financial habits are of immense interest to a number of people that you may not have realized including banks, insurers, landlords, your cable company and more.

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