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Monthly Archives: July 2010
It’s Better to Buy a House than Rent
This guest post is brought to you by Lender411.com. The debate is ongoing about whether it’s better to rent a home or buy one. Which is best? To start, identify your goals. This includes short-term goals and long-term goals—anything relevant to your living situation or your finances. Are you someone who likes to move around…
Selling Your Home: For Sale by Owner
Image by Casey Serin via Flickr When you’re preparing to sell your home, your first instinct is often to rush straight to a realtor. There are benefits to using a trained real estate agent, but it isn’t always necessary. The biggest motivation to skip the realtor is avoiding the fees, which can run as high…
3 Questions to Ask in a Spending Crisis
Image by ExecGifts via Flickr Having a well-funded emergency fund is one of the foundation blocks for almost every saving or debt-repayment plan. The theory is that you’ll be better able to weather a financial storm if you don’t have to raid your budget or beat on your credit card every time an unexpected expense…
