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Mortgage myths keep some buyers from looking
The myths about mortgages are out there, and they’re keeping some buyers from taking advantage of the greatest buyers’ market in decades.
There’s More to Lending Than Money
People’s needs have changed and so has the bank’s role. Today, it’s about lending a lot more than money. For full article, click here
Starting over after foreclosure
Next to filing for bankruptcy, nothing wrecks your chances of qualifying for a home loan like a foreclosure. And if you got out from under an oppressive mortgage through a short sale, in which the bank agreed to accept less than you owed, future lenders may look upon you just as unfavorably. For full article, [...]
The Other Foreclosure Settlement
Borrowers whose homes were subjected to a foreclosure action in 2009 or 2010 are entitled to request an independent review to determine if those actions were done appropriately. For full article, click here
Banks paying homeowners to move out, avoid foreclosure
Some of the nation’s biggest banks are starting to pay homeowners to move out. It’s the latest strategy by the country’s largest lenders to avoid the long and costly foreclosure process. For full article, click here
Best credit cards for rebuilding credit in 2012
You’re not aiming to build a huge credit limit that you can max out. Instead, you’re trying to develop a track record of responsibility and reliability that will lead to better rates on mortgages, insurance, and other lines of credit over time. For full article, click here
Money Matters: Get Your Financial Act in Order
The recession — and subsequent slow recovery — has caused millions of Americans to focus even more closely on living within their means. If you are ready to face up to your own financial realities, one crucial step is to set up a plan of action. For full article, click here
10 steps to getting out of debt
Making a New Year’s resolution to get out of debt is a time-honored tradition. The secret to succeeding with any resolution is to start with a plan, and a serious plan is indeed the best way to conquer debt and begin saving for a healthy future. For full article, click here
Debt slavery: 30 facts about debt in America that will blow your mind
When most people think about America’s debt problem, they think of the debt of the federal government. But that is only part of the story. The sad truth is that debt slavery has become a way of life for tens of millions of American families. For full article, click here
Five Tips for Retooling Your Business
You can no longer afford to be sentimental. Revenues are down, competition is fierce and thus profit is reduced. The business has been in a car wreck and needs some serious triage. It’s time to get smart. For full article, click here
10 Rules for Surviving the Recession
During such times, it’s easy to panic. There’s an alternative to panicking. We are confronting change, and change is an opportunity for advances. Now you have the choice to take advantage of change it or allow yourself to be buried by it. For full article, click here
