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2010 

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  Many prospective homeowners find out the hard way the importance of a good credit score when they apply for a home mortgage, especially after the subprime loan crisis. If you are considering buying a home in the near future, it is a good idea to give your credit score a check-up and then take p...
09/09/2010

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Back-to-school time brings the rush for new lunchboxes, school supplies and clothing. Most of the time, we’re so busy crossing items off our lists we don’t have time to worry about whether the item is eco-friendly or not. If you are looking to reduce your eco footprint without spending extra mone...
09/07/2010

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New homeowners oftentimes stretch themselves financially when having to pay the initial costs that come with purchasing a home. While it is important to focus on these preliminary expenses, homeowners must be aware of the financial requirements that come with maintaining the home. Here, Dan Stewa...
09/06/2010

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These days, most of us work two jobs – the one that pays, and the one we love (at least most of the time): raising our kids. On the message boards at iVillage.com, they have great tips on how to make it easier to do both at once. It's also a great place to share advice of your own, and to get sup...
09/06/2010

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Some parents are warning their kids not to bank on inheriting the homestead. Why? Because some parents are considering a reverse mortgage. Such mortgages may not be beneficial for everyone, but their popularity is definitely on the rise. “Reverse mortgages are based on the home’s current value, b...
09/06/2010

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   A light bulb has long been the symbol of a good idea, but a recent study suggests that merely seeing a light bulb may lead to creative thinking. According to research led by Michael Slepian at Tufts University, light bulbs may be unconsciously linked to enlightenment in people's minds. In one ...
09/06/2010

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  A job interview is much like a first date. It's an opportunity to learn about the other party, to test how you'll "fit" together, and to show off a little about yourself. You pay particular attention to your appearance; you may feel nervous or excited. And like a first date, you want to make a ...
09/06/2010

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 Now is a great time to teach your children lessons about managing money. Here's how. One positive outcome of the financial turmoil over the past couple of years is that parents and kids are talking more frequently about financial issues. In the T. Rowe Price Parents, Kids & Money survey released...
09/06/2010

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How much water are you really using? You may be surprised. You can calculate your "waterprint" by going to waterfootprint.org. Many products, like paper and cotton, have lots of hidden water usage. In fact, it takes about 2.5 gallons of water to produce one sheet of paper and about 713 gallons fo...
09/03/2010

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U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan announced an unprecedented agreement with the nation’s top mortgage lenders to offer selected state and local governments, and nonprofit organizations a “first look” or right of first refusal to purchase foreclosed homes before maki...
09/03/2010
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