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Articles By alex carlson
What You Can Do To Avoid For Closure
Submitted as: Mark Smith
It’s good to know that more Americans than ever before are able to realize their dream of owning a home. Unfortunately, the number of people burdened by big debt and home foreclosure is also increasing.(read
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Category : Debt
Keeping Your Children Busy On Little Or No Money
Submitted as: Mark Smith
If you’re in credit counseling or have signed on to a debt management plan, you may be concerned about how it will all work with your children while being committed to paying down your debt. Paying for gymnastics, swim lessons, baseball, or karate can really add up and it may not be part of your budget any longer. Having anxiety about it is normal, but you don’t want to pass it on to your children, no matter what their age. Worry no more! Not all activities cost money or a lot of money.(read
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Category : Debt
Inexpensive Doesn't Have To Be Cheap
Submitted as: Mark Smith
Some people assume that to have the best of things, one must spend a lot of money, no matter the cost. Also, others won’t look for sales or shop the clearance shelves because they think there is some kind of flaw with the product. In both cases, they don’t want to buy cheap stuff—they assume that less expensive products are inferior.(read
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Category : Investing / Finance
High Car Payments Can Drive You Over The Edge
Submitted as: Mark Smith
Many people in debt counseling can trace the beginning of their debt problems to a new car purchase—too much car, big monthly payment, and financed too long. Some households even have two vehicles with large payments in the $400 to $500 range. “But I got a really great deal†is typically the line of thinking.(read
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Category : Debt
Are You Fiscally Fit? Using Credit Wisely
Submitted as: Mark Smith
More and more Americans are using credit on a daily basis without realizing the effect it can have on their future. According to Experian’s “National Score Index “, at least one in ten consumers have more than 10 credit cards.(read
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Category : Investing / Finance
Money Matters: The Price Of Your Vice
Submitted as: James Elex
Nicotine, caffeine, & alcohol. These are the three big ticket items that can break your budget, but many people are willing to pay for them no matter the cost. Maybe your personal indulgence isn’t as costly, but whatever your weakness is, sit down and do the math to determine how much you’ve been spending.(read
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Category : Investing / Finance
Retirement: Why You Need To Plan Now
Submitted as: James Elex
You may not want to, but people of all ages need to start thinking and planning for retirement. What do you want to do with your time and freedom? Travel? Spend more time with family? Volunteer? Being financially prepared can make all the difference in what kind of retirement you will have.(read
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Category : Investing / Finance
Retirement: A Lifelong Journey, Investing 101
Submitted as: James Elex
The difference between saving and investing is that when you invest, you put money in hoping to get something better back out. Every contribution is a step towards the goal of having the kind of retirement you want. Here are some of the most common choices:(read
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Category : Investing / Finance
