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CMBS Defined and Their State of Affairs

Commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) are a class of mortgage securities that are supported by mortgages on commercial properties rather than [...] read more »
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The Highest Foreclosure Rates in the U.S.

While foreclosure rates at the national level are seeing better figures, some areas do not seem to be going along this trend. Indeed, some are even m[...] read more »
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The Domino Effect – Why Private Equity Does What it Does?

Capitalist society functions with a single credo: maximize shareholder wealth. Also known as profit. And profits accrue to those who take risks and c[...] read more »
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When You Should Consider a Roth IRA

One of the best retirement planning tools out there is the Roth IRA. However, there are people who don’t know about the Roth IRA. That’s actually too[...] read more »
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Best CD IRA Rates

If you are looking for the best IRA CD rates, shopping around is the way to go. Find out if your current bank offers special rates on CDs held in IRA[...] read more »
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Avoid These Eight Mistakes When You Buy Or Sell A House

For most people, buying or selling their primary home, vacation property or rental property can be among their most important and expensive business [...] read more »
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What Is A Short Sale in Real Estate?

As foreclosure rates have climbed over the past few years, we've also seen an increase in short sales. With the increase in short sales, more and mo[...] read more »
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Best and Worst Life Insurance Policies to Buy

On the face of it, whole life and universal life look pretty good but don’t let looks deceive you. These policies have highly inflated costs and comm[...] read more »
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Differentiating Between Inexpensive and Undervalued Properties

The foreclosure tsunami has started to subside and the prices of foreclosed properties have begun to stabilize. After the burst of the U.S. property [...] read more »
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Making Profits from Foreclosed and Preforeclosed Properties

Investors always have the opportunity to make profits even during times of economic downturns. You really do not need to become an expert financial a[...] read more »
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Taking Advantage of a Cash-Back Deal

This should be good for over $3000 in cash back. This may be more effort than many are wiling to put in, I admit, but considering the tight budgets w[...] read more »
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Rent or Own - Which is Better

Common wisdom used to dictate that owning a home was better than renting. Home ownership was always the dream, until the mid-2000 housing crisis burs[...] read more »
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How to Improve Your Financial Situation as You Near Retirement

Thanks to low interest rates, a tumultuous stock market and a recession, many people may have reached retirement age without the proper savings or fi[...] read more »
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Apple Announces New iPad and Links

Before you run off to spend $500 on the new device, make sure your finances are in good shape. These great reads can help you on that end: read more »
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You are Solely Responsible for Your Investing Success

It is quite unfortunate that the majority of investors approach investing with the mind set that they need to find stocks that will provide the great[...] read more »
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