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How to Calculate PMI?

When you buy a home with the help of a mortgage, there is a good chance that you will need to purchase mortgage insurance. Here's how it's calculat[...] read more »
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Inheriting an IRA - Beneficiaries, Distribution Rules, Withdrawals

One way you might end up with a retirement account is by inheriting an IRA. However, it’s important to realize that there are some interesting rules [...] read more »
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Facebook IPO Disappoints, Eurozone Remains in Focus

Last week’s big news was the Facebook (FB) IPO. In spite of a great deal of hype leading up to the IPO, the offering fell flat. The Facebook IPO did [...] read more »
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Do You Qualify for Unemployment Benefits?

Even though the economy is showing signs of improvement, they aren’t large signs, and unemployment remains stubbornly high. Unemployment benefits hav[...] read more »
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Is mortgage interest tax deductible?

One of the ways that the government, since 1913, has encouraged home ownership is with the help of the mortgage interest tax deduction. This is an it[...] read more »
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4 Tips for Standing Out in Your Job Search

Whether you are looking for a new high paying job, or just trying to get anything, you need to find ways to show that you are serious about the job, [...] read more »
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Contently: Connecting Freelancers with Higher Paying Clients

Sometimes, if you want higher paying work, you need to figure out where to go to get it. Contently might be one of those places. It is a web site aim[...] read more »
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What is an IPO?

Many people are wondering what, exactly, an IPO is. When you understand this, you have a better chance of figuring out whether or not getting in on a[...] read more »
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Oh Crap! I Screwed Up….How to Fix an Error on Your Credit Report

One of the most important aspects of your finances is your credit history. If there are mistakes in your credit report, it could lead to negative con[...] read more »
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Should Your Kids Contribute to Your Family's Financial Stability

For many families, the recession still hasn’t ended. In some cases, this might include encouraging children to get summer jobs and help contribute to[...] read more »
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How do Non-Performing Loans Effect Banks?

When considering the health of your bank, one of the items to review is the number of non-performing loans that appear on the bank’s balance sheet. read more »
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Harsh Lessons Kids are Learning about Home Business

In general, encouraging a child to have a home business can be a good way to teach positive lessons about money. However, as some kids in my neighbor[...] read more »
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Social Media Tools the IRS Uses Help You with Your Taxes

The IRS does recognize that many taxpayers use social media regularly. As a result, you can get helpful tips year-round by taking advantage of the so[...] read more »
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5 Tips for Hiring a General Contractor

Whether you are building, remodeling, or just doing a few home improvements, it can help to hire a general contractor. However, you do need to be car[...] read more »
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What is Contrarian Investing?

One of the terms that you might have come across as an investor is contrarian. In some cases, the savvy contrarian investor can make money by engagin[...] read more »
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