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Real Life No Money Down Investing no money down Feb 28, 2020

What does “No Money Down” mean?

 

Money changes hands in nearly every transaction when it comes to investing, especially when investing in real estate. When you hear the term “no money down,” it u...

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The Fastest Way to Pay Off Your Credit Card Debt…For Real debt Feb 21, 2020

 

It’s the beginning of the year and I’m overwhelmed by the number of articles telling people the fastest way to pay off their credit card debt is to switch over to a zero percent card and then pay i...

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Money Matters: Financial Considerations When Caring for a Parent retirement Feb 14, 2020

Q: My father is getting on in age, and I believe that he might have to live with us in the near future. We’re not sure what to do or how to plan. What do we need to consider?

 

A: Caring for a paren...

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Get More Retirement Income: Avoid These 7 Social Security Mistakes income retirement Feb 07, 2020

Social Security may be an important part of your retirement future. It’s crucial to avoid common mistakes that can cost you money during retirement.

 

Consider these strategies to avoid common mista...

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7 Ways to Protect Yourself from a Recession family recession Jan 31, 2020

 

Just the word, “recession,” is scary for most of us, but you can put many of your fears to rest. By adopting these seven basic principles into your life, the pain of a recession can be largely mini...

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Types of Investments 101 investments Jan 24, 2020
 

A good number of people have heard of Real Estate, Stocks, and Bonds, but there are other ways you can invest your money. This is a guide of the main types of investments and what they are. Of cour...

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Money Matters: How to Best Spend a Windfall money matters Jan 10, 2020

Q: Recently my wife’s great uncle died and left us some money we weren’t expecting. At first, we thought of all the things we could buy for our own enjoyment. Then, we settled down and started thinkin...

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9 Beliefs That Make Life Easier and Success More Likely beliefs success Jan 03, 2020

Do you manage your beliefs? It’s our beliefs that determine our actions. And our actions determine our results. If you’re not getting the results you desire, your beliefs deserve some examination. You...

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8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Accepting a Job Offer jobs Dec 27, 2019

 

When times are challenging, it’s easy to tell yourself that you’ll take any job you can get. However, it’s generally wise to be prudent. Accepting a job offer can alter the course of your life. You...

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How to Throw a Great New Year's Eve Party on a Budget budget christmas Dec 26, 2019

There’s no reason to start out the New Year with new debt hanging over your head. Put away the credit cards and throw a great party on a budget. With the proper planning, it’s easy to host a New Year’...

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Frugal Living Tip of the Month: Stockpiling on Christmas Supplies tips & tricks Dec 25, 2019

It’s nearly the new year and the last thing you want to think about now is Christmas, but after Christmas and into January happens to be the best time of the entire year to stock up on your supplies f...

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6 Mistakes That Can Bring Disaster to Your New Business small business Dec 20, 2019

 

Starting and running your own business can be very lucrative and fulfilling. It’s also very challenging. Most small businesses fail. It’s necessary to avoid the common pitfalls of a small business ...

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