FHA to Cost Borrowers More - 12/3/2012FHA has announced a major change to its loan program which allows borrowers to cancel the mortgage insurance premium (MIP) when their unpaid balance reaches 78% of the original purchase price. While no specific date has been set for the change, sometime in 20
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12/08/2012
Kitchen Knives 101: Choose the Right KnifeGood knives are an essential part of any cook's kitchen. But having a nice set of kitchen knives isn't enough -- you need to know how to use them properly.Using the right knife for each task helps you prepare ingredients more efficiently, gives your food
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12/05/2012
Top Dog and Cat Breeds for Families with ChildrenChoosing to welcome a pet into a home with children can be an overwhelming commitment, but knowing the characteristics that are common to certain cat and dog breeds can aid in the decision making process and help families find the breed that best
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12/05/2012
Sit Up Straight and Pay AttentionBy John BoeSeveral years ago, I read a fascinating article about a body language experiment that was conducted by a group of marketing students attending a major university. The experiment was designed to measure the impact, if any, of nonverbal communications on
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12/03/2012
Think Function and Scale When Weighing Design OptionBy John Voket, RISMedia Consumer ConfidantAfter a couple of chilly or rainy early fall days, I am ready to turn attention inward. With holidays coming you can never have enough advice on improving your interior living space –whether it is a spra
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12/03/2012
Tax Tips for Charitable ContributionsWith the holidays approaching in the wake of superstorm Sandy, many of us are feeling extra giving this year. This is terrific, but we can also get some love in return for our good deeds come tax time. Aurora Co has many organizations to choose from such as Co
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12/03/2012
Shopping Online? Use These Tips to Stay SafeShopping online can be easy and convenient, especially during the holiday season when stores are packed with shoppers and it's harder to find what you want. However, scammers are always looking for ways to get your money or personal information, so it's
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12/03/2012
