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I'm Making My Mortgage Payments But I'm Concerned

Posted by nefe 850 days ago (http://smartaboutmoney.org)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: budget foreclosure job loss mortgage
So far, you've been very responsible — paying your mortgage payments on time, saving money, and not overextending yourself with debt. But if somethi[...] read more »
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Economic Survival Tips

Posted by nefe 850 days ago (http://smartaboutmoney.org)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: budget job loss personal finance
In these tough economic times, we all are wondering how we can ensure our financial well-being. Within these Economic Survival Tips, you can find ans[...] read more »
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I Can't Pay My Mortgage

Posted by nefe 857 days ago (http://smartaboutmoney.org)
Category: Personal Finance
Find out the options you can discuss with your mortgage lender if you're facing short-term hardship and see what options you can explore if you're [...] read more »
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Cure Your Retail Hangover

Posted by nefe 858 days ago (http://www.smartaboutmoney.org)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: budget personal finance spending
We’ve all been there: gotten up in the morning and thought “What have I done?” But the excess that’s hurting you isn’t from drinking too much, it’s f[...] read more »
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Unemployment Benefits

Posted by nefe 861 days ago (http://smartaboutmoney.org)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: benefits lay off unemployment
Your company downsized, and you were let go even though your performance was stellar. If you are laid off through no fault of your own, the first thi[...] read more »
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My hours are reduced or I'm on unpaid time off

Posted by nefe 862 days ago (http://smartaboutmoney.org)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: layoff unemployment job change
It’s the vacation no one wants to take. During tough, financial times, employers look for ways to avoid a layoff by eliminating hours and benefits, a[...] read more »
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How Can I Restore My Credit?

Posted by nefe 862 days ago (http://smartaboutmoney.org)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: budget credit debt personal finance
During the financial crisis, your credit rating may have been damaged because you missed payments altogether or you were late in making payments. Whi[...] read more »
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Look at Your Spending

Posted by nefe 864 days ago (http://smartaboutmoney.org)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: budget personal finance spending
Plugging spending leaks — areas where money is wasted or spent needlessly — can help you feel more comfortable in these challenging economic times.
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Credit and Debt Problems in a Tough Economy

Posted by nefe 865 days ago (http://smartaboutmoney.org)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit debt personal finance
As soon as you realize you’ve missed a payment — or that you are going to miss a payment — contact your lender. Doing so can help minimize the damage[...] read more »
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I Still Have a Job, but I'm Worried

Posted by nefe 868 days ago (http://smartaboutmoney.org)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: layoff unemployment job change
The rumors spin and layoffs are looming. You can choose to sit back and wait, or you can start taking action today.
Now’s the time to become an in[...] read more »
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Debt Collectors Are Calling me-What Can I Do? Credit and Debt Problems in a Tough Economy

Posted by nefe 869 days ago (http://smartaboutmoney.org)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit debt debt collector finance
When you can’t pay your credit-card bills it can feel overwhelming. Instead of ignoring the situation, address the issue right away. It’s not going t[...] read more »
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Major Life Events

Posted by nefe 869 days ago (http://smartaboutmoney.org)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: buying a home personal finance
You plan for some major life events. For others, you're lucky if you even get any advance warning. In any case, get the help you need regarding diff[...] read more »
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Economic Survival Tips - Search for a New Job

Posted by nefe 870 days ago (http://smartaboutmoney.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: job search lay off unemployment
While it may be tempting to retreat to lick your wounds, you have to start your job search immediately, and treat it like a full-time job. So take a [...] read more »
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Public- and Private-Sector Mortgage Help

Posted by nefe 870 days ago (http://smartaboutmoney.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: finance foreclosure mortgage
Homeowners may be able to get foreclosure-prevention help through the Obama Administration’s new Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan, which of[...] read more »
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Economic Survival Tips - How Do I Explain Cutbacks to My Kids?

Posted by nefe 877 days ago (http://smartaboutmoney.org)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: budget personal finance spending
If money is tight, it can be tough to explain to children why you can’t buy them what they want or what they’ve always had. Whether it’s the name-bra[...] read more »
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