Crashes obviously hurt all investors (and, indeed, even non-investors — the losses suffered in crashes cause economic crises which dramatically diminish economic growth for the entire society in which they occur). But they don’t hurt all investors to the same degree or in the same way.
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A guest article from our friends across the pond A new year means new opportunities, but in the current financial climate, the same old problems still haunt many parts of the UK economy, and the housing market is not immune to those problems. Many homeowners are being forced to sell their homes because of an…
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Guest post, by a Supporter of Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance As everyone recovers from the volatile and stagnant economy and high unemployment rates, there is a new love affair with saving inside of the nation, and many people are not only looking to put money aside, but are also questioning why their current expenses are…
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When you realize how much money you can save over the mortgage life by improving your credit score, you’ll want to wait to purchase your home until you can qualify for a lower rate.
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December is a great time to buy a new vehicle. And no vehicle is better to have in the winter than an SUV. While most people are more preoccupied with buying holiday gifts; car dealers and salespeople are anxious to clear models off their lots and boost their 2011 sales totals.
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Folks today are presented with the best interest rate environment in over 50 years. That’s right, you can get a home loan for as little as 4%. Compare that with the late 1970′s when mortgage rates were upwards of 12%. With those historically low mortgage rates, shouldn’t everyone buy a home?
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INVESTORS, ONLY TWO MORE DAYS TO APPLY TO BE A PROSPER LENDER AND RECEIVE AN IPAD (certain conditions apply); Click on link at right to find out more Guest post, by a friend of Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance The holidays are a great time to spend with family and friends but they can also…
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Guest article, from a friend of Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance As you know, it makes sense to develop a savings-investment strategy that involves regular, even if modest, contributions to Roth IRAs and 401(k)s. Building up those savings over time, with consistency, can make the difference between a comfortable retirement and one that is quite different…
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Until recently Americans have increased their holiday spending every year. One record year after another. If you didn’t know better you’d think that we were running on a treadmill trying to buy holiday happiness.
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