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Get Your Finances Ready for 2012

Brian Ripp — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:53:48 +0000

Key points • The new year is a great time to reevaluate where you stand financially. • Consider these five resolutions to reshape your finances in 2012, including tips on budgeting, estate planning and more. • Helpful information for everyone, regardless of age or income. It wouldn’t be the new year without resolutions. But whether [...]

Bank of America Listens to Debit Card Fees Outcry, but Ignores Foreclosures

John E. Miller — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:52:04 +0000

It is undeniable that social media has made it much easier for people to bind together toward a common cause. Occupy Wall Street protestors have utilized social media to gather people in various cities across the country, many of which are protesting foreclosures and occupying abandoned buildings. Recently, Bank of America (which has been a [...]

Make the Most of Your Tax Return

Brian Ripp — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:31:30 +0000

Are you expecting a tax refund this year? If so, you probably already have plans for how you’re going to spend it – new clothes, a weekend trip, that big screen TV you’ve been waiting to buy. This year, instead of going on a shopping spree, why not put that money to work for you? [...]

An Advanced Understanding of the Dayton Ohio Foreclosure and Short Sale Process

Greg Greenwald — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 13:17:55 +0000

The Dayton Ohio Foreclosure and Short Sale Process can often be confusing and hard to understand. This article is intended to offer an in debth understanding of how Short Sale and Foreclosure process works in the Dayton, Montgomery and Miami county Ohio area however much of it is applicible throughout the country. If you or someone you know in the Dayton Ohio area is behind or about to be behind on mortgage payments it is important you know all your options before rushing to a decision. More articles on the topic can be found at http://www.GregGreenwald.com

Credit Reports How To Obtain FREE Credit Reports

Lynn911.com — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:13:25 +0000

Credit score is critical no matter what we will do in life, job applicant, insurance (car or homeowners), Dallas houses for rent, Dallas homes for sale. If your scores are below 630 most likely you won't receive a mortgage OR double deposits in rent(s), higher interest rates purchasing a car.

Gulp, $35 Million Hilbert Mansion Sells for $3 Million

Indianapolis Real Estate — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:12:59 +0000

It must be heart-breaking to see your $35 million home be sold for just $3 million. Former CEO Stephen C. Hilbert and his wife Tomisue lost their home to CNO Financial, formerly known as Conseco, in order to make up for outstanding debts with the company. The lavish French country estate had been for sale [...]

Surviving Your Subprime Loan

Tom Chambers — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:15:14 +0000

At first subprime loans seemed like a fantastic concept. These loans allowed people who would not have been able to purchase a house become home owners. This was a dream for those who just obtained their real estate license. Brokers and real estate salesperson were making great money. The problem though is that financially, many [...]

Credit Card Debt what to do when you lose your job can you still apply for a loan modification?

Kym Irving — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 18:22:03 +0000

Applying for the government loan modification foreclosure prevention plan if you are unemployed.

How to Rebuild your Credit after a Foreclosure

Kym Irving — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 18:08:35 +0000

Probably the most important work you will face post-foreclosure is rebuilding your credit. While foreclosure has a very serious negative impact on your credit score, you should keep in mind that it is but one item in your history.

Charge Change

Dotloop.com — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:56:13 +0000

And finally… …some good news! No, the housing market has not returned to “normal” (if you can call the recent boom “normal”) and unemployment is still dangerously high (unless you live in North Dakota). But perhaps this recession has taught us a valuable lesson: live within your means. For the first time since 2002, the [...]