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With the U.S. federal income tax filing deadline of April 15 now just weeks away, taking time to review your tax situation and plan for any needed action will save you time, stress and, quite possibly, money. With the economic recession impacting so many Americans in 2009, many people will have c...
03/03/2010
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5 sensible credit card management tips: 1. Maintain prompt payment status with your credit card company. Demonstrating that you can responsibly meet your current credit obligations is the number one behavior that will impact your standing with the credit card company and your credit score. By mis...
02/21/2010
New homeowners oftentimes stretch themselves financially when having to pay the initial costs that come with purchasing a home. While it is important to focus on these preliminary expenses, homeowners must be aware of the financial requirements that come with maintaining the home. Here, Dan Stewa...
02/15/2010
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Selling a property in this tough market can seem like a challenge. Here are four factors that actually make this a good time to post a For-Sale sign.1. Sell low and buy low. Because all property values are down, the loss on the property a home owner sells is really only a paper loss because the ...
02/12/2010
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Home designers and builders speaking at the recent International Builders Show in Las Vegas say that buyers are seeking cost-effective features and rejecting things that don't have lasting value."It's all about family togetherness - casual living, entertaining and flexible spaces," says Carol La...
02/08/2010
RISMEDIA, February 4, 2010—Mortgage experts from Bills.com, one of the leading resources for free, objective and expert money advice, advised that consumers considering a home refinance should begin the process now. Further, the company reported that the most frequently asked question of its Ask ...
02/03/2010
RISMEDIA, February 2, 2010-As real estate owners and investors do business throughout 2010, they will more than likely face many complex tax issues that could strain their resources and drain profits. They should keep in mind these tax tips that could help them save money in the long run: 1. Dete...
02/02/2010
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RISMEDIA, December 15, 2009-(MCT)-Interest rates on the benchmark 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dipped to a 38-year low recently, giving consumers another reason to consider purchasing a home or refinancing their current one. Freddie Mac recently stated the average rate on a 30-year loan was 4.71%...
01/31/2010
RISMEDIA, January 23, 2010-By now it is well documented that today's affordable housing prices, historically low interest rates and federal home buyer tax credit have combined to create one of the most attractive first-time buyer markets in recent memory. What many Americans might not realize is ...
01/23/2010
RISMEDIA, January 23, 2010-By now it is well documented that today's affordable housing prices, historically low interest rates and federal home buyer tax credit have combined to create one of the most attractive first-time buyer markets in recent memory. What many Americans might not realize is ...
01/23/2010