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Will I Lose My Home If I File Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

Will I lose my home if I file Chapter 13? People ask me that all the time. I'm no attorney but the answer provided could save you time and a whole [...] read more »
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Spotting Debt Relief Scams - Amateur Asset Allocator

How can you tell the difference between a debt relief scam and an opportunity? That's easy: they are almost all scams... read more »
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Frugal (and other) thoughts from the road

How you can save money while on the road read more »
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The Benefits of Creating a Budget

Most people have heard that they need to create a budget. However, just blindly entering numbers into a spreadsheet or downloading them into software[...] read more »
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Three Steps To Relieve Credit Card Debt

etting out of credit card debt is not an impossible task. With a bit of work and a lot of determination it is possible to free yourself from card deb[...] read more »
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Interest Rates: 2010 Mid-Year Review

Here's a look at some of the factors that will affect interest rates in the coming months and a couple of ideas on how they might affect your money. read more »
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30 vs 15 Year Mortgage. Which is Best For First Time Homebuyers?

If you are a first time homebuyer, the answer may not be as obvious as you think. Here's a process for you to determine which is best. read more »
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Bankruptcy Is Not A Sin — Financially Poor

As a Bankruptcy Counselor, I hear everyday how people are so stressed from their debt that they can’t sleep. I say this isn’t necessary, nor should i[...] read more »
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Two Financial Mistakes You Would Make Again

How can we know whether we should always penny pinch or whether it’s okay to go ahead and dive headfirst into our guilty pleasures? read more »
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How I Overcame My Fear of Investing

I used to to scared of investing. Bought a stock and it didn't end well... I stopped for a couple of years. But now, I'm always ready to punch the [...] read more »
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Comparing fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages

Deciding what kind of mortgage to get is one of the most important financial decisions you'll make. This article lays out two possibilities with ex[...] read more »
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Car v.s. Public Transportation: Which Is More Cost Effective?

Car or Public Transport? Find out which option is more cost effective for you. read more »
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Options Trading Tips - Amateur Asset Allocator

For investors wanting to get into the dangerous but sometimes-lucrative world of options trading, these tips will help get you started. read more »
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Till Debt Do Us Part: Managing Money When You Marry

Getting married is an important time for you and your fiance. Do these things with your partner to avoid problems: discuss your debt, expenses, and i[...] read more »
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How Much Can I Afford For A House? A Checklist

Here's a checklist to help you determine how much you can afford to spend on a home purchase. TIP -- It's not just the mortgage. read more »
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