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I recently refinanced my loan from 4.25% to 2.875% and lowered my loan time from 29 years to 15 years. While my monthly payment went up a bit, I am saving thousands of dollars in interest over the life of the loan. With such a low interest rate, it makes me wonder if I should […]
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If you still use checks, buying new blanks is a necessary evil. Unless your bank gives you free checks, you have to spend money to be able to spend money. That seems like an archaic concept to me, who pays everything through credit cards and online bill pay. If you still do use checks, though,
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If you have any financial accounts anywhere, you have probably read about rolling over you old 401(k) retirement account to a new company that will “charge less” and help you “earn more.” While I am a big fan of moving an old retirement account when you leave an employer, it is important to take your time and make an educated decision.
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This is the time of the year that many people are busy spring cleaning. Here are some great ways to make money while cleaning out your house.
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Every month most households have some kind of recurring bill. For me, those are mortgage, HOA dues, phone/internet, and credit cards. Add rent, power, water, TV, and insurance and you have a standard list of monthly bills in this country. Some people’s are more, some are less. How you pay them, however, is usually up to you.
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Are you ready for an easy project to save you money and help the environment? It is fairly easy and takes a relatively low investment. Change your light bulbs.
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