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Personal – Saving, Planning & Budgeting

Is there Credit after Bankruptcy?

If you think your financial life is going to be over after bankruptcy, you'll be pleased to know that an increasingly competitive lending industry is willing to give you nine lives.

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Personal – Saving, Planning & Budgeting

Is Private School the Answer for Your Kids? At What Cost?

Is private school a good idea for your child, or is it an unnecessary financial drain?

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Is Free Maintenance Worth It?

Then evaluate whether bringing the car to the dealer is worth it.

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Down Payments Make Refinancing Easier

In some cases a down payment may result in a lower interest rate and making the loan easier to qualify for.

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Don't Spend Your Raise - Save It!

Consider putting the extra money towards savings or paying off debt.

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Don't Spend Until You're In

Tempted as you may be to start furnishing your new home, it’s better to wait until you’ve closed and the house is truly yours.

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Don't Let Your Credit Cards Run Wild During the Holidays

Around holiday time the temptations are all around us to whip out our credit card and start taking care of year-end business.

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Don't Let Your Balloon Burst

A balloon mortgage has a fixed interest rate for a specific number of years, usually seven to ten.

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Don't Let Debt be a Financial Dream Killer

One of the biggest obstacles to achieving financial independence is debt.

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