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Oil-Leak Capping Roundup » JoeTaxpayer

A roundup of 8 of the best reads I had this week of fellow PF bloggers:
Neal Frankle - On Budgeting
B Simple - Sharing finance w/spouse
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Are Home Warranty Companies Worth the Money?

Determine whether or not it is worth it for you to get a home warranty. read more »
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» Purchasing a Home: Examining the Costs

This past weekend my husband and I decided which townhouse we want to buy. After working the numbers, looking at different properties, and going thro[...] read more »
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Homeownership for the poor might not be such a bad idea

In an op-ed piece in today's Wall Street Journal, Rutgers economist Eugene N. White argues that "the poor are better off renting." read more »
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Rent vs Mortgage: Calculating Tangible and Intangible Costs

We are still in the midst of what most would consider a great time to buy a house. Benefits are plenty for first time home buyers and those looking t[...] read more »
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iPod/ iPhone Mortgage and Loan Apps

As we’re going through our adventure of buying a house, I wanted to share some tools we have used or people recommended to us. One thing I’ve persona[...] read more »
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» Does Renting Make Sense?

The new reality of renting vs buying your home read more »
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Why Buying a Home Is Cheaper than Renting - The Quizzle Blog

If you're weighing the pros and cons of renting a home versus buying a home, don't forget to factor in tax breaks from Uncle Sam. With all the tax [...] read more »
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Six Hidden Benefits of Buying a Home

Everyone knows that owning property has certain benefits, but most potential homeowners overlook these six unexpected perks of buying a house. read more »
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Homeownership: Is the American dream a nightmare?

The hidden menace of homeownership. Public officials relaxed mortgage requirements 10 years ago because they wanted everyone to live the dream. It se[...] read more »
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10 Things To Know Before Buying A Condo - The Consumerist

Consumerist's ten tips before buying a condominium read more »
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Buy a House for the $8,000 Tax Credit?

Last week I was a part of LifeTuner’s chat on personal finances. I had a great time and we discussed a lot of financial topics. One question asked wa[...] read more »
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