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Early Retirees Should Make the Most of Their Mortgages Ignoring this portion of a client's financial picture could mean less flexibility, and more money going toward taxes -- especially for those who would rather retire sooner than later.   |
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July 1, 2010
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6 Steps to Financial Independence Step up and up and take rightful control of your financial future. Here's how. |
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August 12, 2004 |
Understanding Mortgage Brokers For many people, the best way to get a mortgage is through a broker. |
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September 2, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Homebuying With Good Credit, Little Cash Will this newfangled kind of mortgage help you buy a house? |
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June 30, 2004 |
What's Your Down Payment? Learn to determine how much you should put down when buying a home. |
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April 23, 2004
Robert Brokamp |
Don't Pay for Bi-Weekly Mortgages Most companies charge for a bi-weekly mortgage plan. Why pay when you can do it yourself and save hundreds of dollars? |
BusinessWeek
February 5, 2007
Ellen Hoffman |
Pumping Up Your Reverse Mortgage New 'jumbos' are giving retirees the cash they need to stay in their houses. |
AskMen.com
Michael Estrin |
Financial Timeline So you finally have the chance to do something positive with your money, like paying off your debts and building a successful future. But to do so you'll need to follow a financial timeline. |
The Motley Fool
November 21, 2006
Mary Dalrymple |
Mortgage Math How long should it take to pay for your home sweet home? How a mortgage fits into your financial plan depends on you -- your goals, your plans, your spending habits, your financial personality. |
This Old House
Sid Davis |
Here's How to Finance Your Remodel Financing a remodeling project doesn't have to be a crap shoot. Here's a game plan for choosing the best deal. |
The Motley Fool
August 12, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
Dangerous Borrowing Beware of quicksand with credit cards and mortgages. Dangers abound when we borrow. Credit cards, if used suboptimally, can land you a world of trouble, while even mortgages these days are carrying more risks than ever. |
The Motley Fool
October 7, 2005 |
What's Your Down Payment? If you're wondering what percentage of what you're paying for a house should be your down payment, know that there's no single best amount, and it will likely vary according to your situation. |
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November 3, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
Good Debt, Bad Debt Make sure you've got some of the good and little of the bad, but think twice before taking on any debt. |
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May 24, 2007
Rich Duprey |
Another Tough Payday for the Military Despite persistent pay gaps for the military, legislative fixes exacerbate short-term funding problems. |
Job Journal
October 3, 2010
Peter Weddle |
Job Market of the Free Career Paths of the Brave "Career Freedom" gives us the right to pursue our own destiny when it comes to employment. The courageous among us act upon this liberty, while exemplifying it with job search initiative and the ability to control their career path. |
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April 19, 2004
Chris Mallon |
In Your Best Interest Rising home prices make interest-only mortgages a popular tool for homebuyers. |
Registered Rep.
December 1, 2005
Todd K. Ballenger |
Go With the (Reverse) Flow Help your clients by reversing outdated thinking about reverse mortgages. Learn to accommodate more of their "I needs" and their "I wants." Regard a reverse the way you would a forward mortgage: It is simply a device for improving cash flow. |
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February 7, 2008
Selena Maranjian |
The Worst Idea Ever Some plastic cards in your wallet are worse than others. |
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April 26, 2006 |
Mortgage Brokers Demystified Mortgage brokers make a lot of sense (and money) for some people. |
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January 26, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
When Debt Is Too Good to Be True Beware of interest-only mortgages and other extreme loans. |
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June 23, 2011
Selena Maranjian |
Banks Say No Thanks to Reverse Mortgages Should you do likewise? |
BusinessWeek
June 14, 2004
Peter Coy |
The Right Way To Choose A Mortgage With gasoline over $2 a gallon and inflation making headlines, the conventional wisdom says you should get a fixed-rate mortgage. That seems sensible, but it's the wrong way to choose a mortgage. |
The Motley Fool
February 12, 2007
Matt Koppenheffer |
I Love Good Debt The richest people in America are taking on more debt than the middle and lower classes. But debt used wisely can be an ally in your quest to financial freedom. |
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December 13, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Mortgage Myths Don't fall for these myths when it's time to buy a home. |
BusinessWeek
January 9, 2006
Justin Hibbard |
So Many Lenders, So Few Takers As housing slumps, the roof is falling in on the overbuilt mortgage industry. |
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February 26, 2010
John Rosevear |
A Savvy Move by Deadbeat Homeowners Why confounding your credit rater might be an excellent strategy. |
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February 24, 2004
Robert Brokamp |
What Do They Know About You? Credit agencies have files and files of information about you. Find out what they know. |
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July 14, 2008
Dan Caplinger |
Curtains for the American Dream? How trouble with Fannie and Freddie could affect your ability to get a mortgage. |
Registered Rep.
November 1, 2006
Kevin McKinley |
Through the Mortgage Maze The conventional financial planning wisdom is to get out of any debt you may have as soon as possible. But that may not apply to everyone. Here are 10 questions that can help you and your client weigh where that dollar should actually go. |
BusinessWeek
April 12, 2004
Christopher Palmeri |
Home Buyers: ARMed And Dangerous? Adjustable-rate mortgages are pulling in new buyers -- but the risks are high |
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November 26, 2007
Rich Duprey |
What Comes First: Debt or Savings? Paying down debt can save you money -- as long as you also have something set aside for emergencies. |
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December 23, 2009
Dan Caplinger |
2009: The Year Borrowers Got a Clue There are increasingly encouraging signs that fiscal responsibility may be a trend that lasts beyond the end of the recession. |
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January 11, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
A New Kind of Refi Maybe homeowners are smarter than some people think. The share of the refinancing market attributable to adjustable-rate mortgages is at its lowest level since mid-2003. |
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May 24, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Mortgages for the Military The Veterans Administration has programs for current and former members of the military to help them get financing to buy a home. Serving in the military generally makes you eligible to take out a VA loan. |
The Motley Fool
June 17, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
10 Things to Know About Mortgages You have a lot of options when it comes to financing your home. Most of us are familiar with mortgages, but even experienced home-buyers may not be aware of a few meaningful facts and options. Here are some interesting details about mortgages. |
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November 28, 2006
Mary Dalrymple |
Gas Up Your Mortgage? Could an accelerator program be a good idea if you've worked through your priorities and decided that paying off your mortgage quickly ranks at the top? |
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March 26, 2007
Rich Duprey |
Make Your Retirement Real Retirement can seem daunting if you don't have a financial plan in place for achieving it. By taking the time now to sort your priorities, you can knock down those big ideas into smaller, workable chunks. |
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April 4, 2008
Selena Maranjian |
Some Loans Don't Make Sense Current seven-year loans offered by car vendors help us see the folly of some loans. |
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December 5, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
The Negative Amortization Trap Negative amortization loans are the only way some homeowners can buy their homes, but they present a trap for the unwary. Only by managing your finances carefully can you avoid a potentially disastrous result. |
Financial Advisor
July 2005
Gail Liberman |
Strong Interest Interest-only mortgages are hot, but they pose risks for clients. |
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November 2011
Gail Liberman |
Hope For Retirees? Reverse mortgages are still being criticized for their complexity and high fees, but demand is rising and some advisors see advantages. |
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November 16, 2007
Rich Duprey |
Battling for Payday Loans A ban on military payday loans keeps underpaid soldiers even more short of cash. |
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November 8, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
When It's Good to Be in Uniform A new federal law is designed to protect service members from being taken advantage of by so-called payday lenders, capping annual interest rates at 36%; civilians can pay as much as 500% for the same loans. |
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October 31, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
Mortgage Inflation: How Bad Is Bad? When adjustable-rate loans adjust upward, prepare for a big financial shock. |
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February 28, 2011
Dan Caplinger |
Why Getting a Mortgage Will Never Be the Same Lots of changes are happening to the mortgage market. |
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August 16, 2011
Chuck Saletta |
Buddy, Can You Spare a Grand? Get the financial cushion you so desperately need. |
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January 20, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
Home Equity Loans Gaining Ground Grab lower interest rates, but keep that borrowing in check. |
AskMen.com
Ryan Ortega |
Good Debt vs. Bad Debt Figuring out which debt to carry -- good vs. bad -- can help you maneuver your personal finances into positive territory. |
BusinessWeek
July 14, 2003
Anne Tergesen |
Home Loans with Bells and Whistles Some new twists on mortgages offer more flexibility -- for a price. |
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March 19, 2009 |
3 Ways You Must Protect Your Credit Now Your credit is under assault. Do what you can to keep it. |
