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Pay Yourself First? Some months I can save some money and some I can't. I have heard the saying "always pay yourself first". When I do that it seems that I have to withdraw that money later on in the month to pay the bills. So how does this actually work? Should I always pay myself first?   |
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Should You Refinance? Now that interest rates have been inching up, does it still make sense to refinance your mortgage? Here are some factors to consider. |
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Debt-Free Story While I can't exactly say I'm out of debt yet, I thought I'd share my story anyway. |
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June 30, 2008
Morgan Housel |
Fuzzy Hybrid Math The high price of saving at the pump. |
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September 19, 2005 |
Budget With Worksheets Budgeting can help you spend more on things you really enjoy. |
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April 1, 2004
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Get Extra-Low Mortgage Rates Don't rule out adjustable-rate mortgages -- they could save you a lot. |
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March 18, 2004
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The 60% Solution Budgeting tips for math phobics. |
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May 4, 2006 |
Fixed-Rate vs. Adjustable-Rate Learn which mortgage is best for you. |
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September 7, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Insurance You Don't Need Why pay more than you need to for insurance? |
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March 28, 2007
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Don't Fail This Mortgage Quiz Avoid payment shock by knowing your mortgage's intimate details. |
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June 2, 2006
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Stick It to the Oil Man Sure, it pays to look for great investments. But it also pays to look for bargains. Remember: Money saved is always as good as money earned. Here's how to save on fuel. |
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October 31, 2007
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Mortgage Inflation: How Bad Is Bad? When adjustable-rate loans adjust upward, prepare for a big financial shock. |
BusinessWeek
June 14, 2004
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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. |
AskMen.com
Ryan Ortega |
Make Money In Unexpected Places There are sound and practical ways to find, save and make money in unexpected places. By cutting spending and turning over some rocks, your money will add up to a tidy sum faster than you might have thought possible. |
The Motley Fool
October 4, 2005
Seth Jayson |
Deception at the Dealership The current gas woes definitely have people worried about their wallets. That's a reasonable response. But before you run out to the car dealership to try and ease your mind, make sure you actually do the math to see if you will really "save" by buying a more fuel-efficient vehicle. |
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October 28, 2004 |
More Types of Mortgages You have more to choose from than just traditional fixed or adjustable mortgages. |
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June 9, 2004 |
Fixed-Rate vs. Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Have you chosen the most sensible mortgage type for your needs? |
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December 27, 2006
Mary Dalrymple |
ARMs in All Shapes and Sizes Heed some warnings when shopping for an adjustable-rate mortgage. |
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March 25, 2011
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Beware This Mercurial Mortgage The potentially risky ARM home loan is once again gaining popularity. |
AskMen.com
Ryan Ortega |
Can I Afford: A House? There are three important tests that will help you determine whether you can really afford a house: the housing ratio, debt obligation ratio and down payment percentage. |
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December 27, 2006
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Build Your Fort Knox You know you need an emergency fund, but how much is enough? |
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October 6, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Beware of "Extreme" Mortgages Some aggressive ways to buy a house can burn you later. |
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April 4, 2006
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62% of Fools OK With High Gas Prices According to a reader poll, a surprising 30% say they can stomach $6 per gallon. Maybe it's time to double check your budget. |
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April 11, 2005
Cooper & Madigan |
U.S.: Consumers May Just Keep Flexing Their Muscles Because of overall brighter financial conditions, consumer spending will continue. |
The Motley Fool
March 19, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Budgeting Online You're not on your own when it comes to getting your household finances in order. There are a lot of budgeting tools online that can help you. Here are a few -- see which one(s) you like best: |
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November 28, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
Double Up on Deductions Make the most of your tax-deductible expenses. |
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September 1, 2005
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The 1% Solution Here's a new way to monetize real estate while still paying interest on a mortgage. |
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November 30, 2006
Mary Dalrymple |
Save in Small Bites Don't get overwhelmed by the size of your savings goals. |
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February 9, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Get Good Credit Habits Use your credit card's powers for good, not evil. |
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March 30, 2005 |
15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgages The mortgage you have in mind may not be best for you. |
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April 18, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
Gas Pump Pain Bad road habits can cost big bucks. Every 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying $0.20 more per gallon. Here are a few driving tips to help you save money. |
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March 7, 2005
Dayana Yochim |
He Spends, She Spends Got a spouse who likes to shop? Here's how to harmoniously reel in the household spending. |
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January 16, 2007
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529 Plans Beyond School If your child is fortunate enough to get a scholarship, don't worry about all the money you've set aside for college expenses. With the options open to you, you can just relax and be happy about your child's accomplishment. |
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November 2003
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Taxing Matters. Come tax time next year, you'll be glad you decided to start your own homebased business. |
AskMen.com
Michael Estrin |
How to Determine What You Can Afford Financial tips on determining what big-ticket items you can afford to buy. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jan/Feb 2006
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The Rate Debate Interest rate analyses provide unique perspectives on financing commercial real estate investments. |
The Motley Fool
September 11, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Understanding Your Mortgage Rate For homeowners with adjustable-rate mortgages, recent talk about possible cuts in interest rates is sparking celebrations. There's a catch, though. While some interest rates have already gone down, others will still rise. Will yours go up? |
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November 5, 2004
Dayana Yochim |
Lighten Up About Money Want to put that kick back into your step and clear your money management calendar? Start taking shortcuts. |
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January 2011
Gail Liberman |
Another Real Estate Mess Clients with option ARMs could be getting a nasty surprise in the coming months. |
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April 20, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Double Your Pleasure Combing through your budget to find expenses you can cut back on may not sound as interesting as researching the latest hot company. Yet the payoff you get from finding ways to cut your expenses can dwarf even the most lucrative stock pick. |
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October 12, 2006
Mary Dalrymple |
Payment Shock! The Fed worries that mortgage buyers will get blindsided by certain mortgages. If you're in the market for a home, look at all of the different types of mortgages available. |
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September 1, 2003
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8 Signs You're Living Beyond Your Means These symptoms indicate that your consumer habits need a serious kick in the teeth. |
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July 20, 2004 |
Teach Your Kids to Budget Teach your children early on about the fundamentals of budgeting. |
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November 15, 2006
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Be a RoboInvestor If you can automatically set aside a small sum in a savings account every month, you can build a healthy emergency fund without having to exercise a lot of discipline. |
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August 11, 2006
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I Spent WHAT?! See how much a simple budgeting exercise can tell you about your life. |
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January 28, 2015
Kevin McKinley |
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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September 27, 2007
Dayana Yochim |
Why You May Not Need to Refinance If you're a homeowner with an adjustable-rate mortgage, the refinancing question may be plaguing you right now. These five steps will help you determine if refinancing your mortgage is really necessary. |
AskMen.com
October 29, 2000
Luis Rodrigues |
Why Are You Always Broke? You have a well-paying job, but month after month you find that you just don't have enough money to make the car payments, fill up the gas tank or pay the rent. Makes you wonder where all your money disappeared to, doesn't it? |
AskMen.com
February 4, 2001
Luis Rodrigues |
Make Your Money Last Most people have a hard time hanging on to their hard-earned money. But there are a lot of things you can do to make your money last without having to stand in line at the local food bank... |
BusinessWeek
April 12, 2004
Christopher Palmeri |
Home Buyers: ARMed And Dangerous? Adjustable-rate mortgages are pulling in new buyers -- but the risks are high |
