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When You Retire, Would You Move for Financial Reasons?

The Smarter Wallet — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:49:49 +0000

Many people relocate closer to where they work. It’s a good thing to do because over the years it can save you thousands of dollars on your travel expenses. But when you retire, you have a whole different life to think about. With no more regular traveling to do, you could benefit from thinking about [...]

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When You Retire, Would You Move for Financial Reasons?

Pros and Cons of Investing in Real Estate

The Smarter Wallet — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 06:05:19 +0000

With housing prices still down in some places, is it time to invest in real estate? Property is highly regarded as a good investment over time. It’s one of those things with a great track record for price and value appreciation throughout history. Sure, there are times when the economy is not doing so well [...]

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Pros and Cons of Investing in Real Estate

Can You Get Government Mortgage Assistance From Your State?

The Smarter Wallet — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 01:50:10 +0000

Don’t look now, but it looks like the state government officials in four states are actually taking federal funds and providing a lifeline to homeowners who are suffering from joblessness and house value declines. Can You Get Government Mortgage Assistance From Your State? So far, Florida, California, Michigan, and Arizona, out of the 10 states [...]

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Can You Get Government Mortgage Assistance From Your State?

5 DIY Home Improvement Jobs You Can Do To Save Money

The Smarter Wallet — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:29:21 +0000

Want to start saving more money? Try DIY home improvement jobs! How many times have you glanced around your home and thought, “That room really needs painting,” or “I should really get around to redoing the bathroom”. If you’re like the rest of us, you will no doubt have had a few instances when this [...]

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5 DIY Home Improvement Jobs You Can Do To Save Money

Get A Mortgage Loan Modification If Behind On Mortgage Payments

Stacey Doyle — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 05:11:25 +0000

If you’ve got an upside down mortgage or if you’re behind on your mortgage payments, perhaps it’s time to consider a mortgage loan modification! Since last November, we’ve been on a quest to modify our mortgage loan. Health problems, rising costs and lowered income were factors we realized might impede our ability to meet our [...]

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Get A Mortgage Loan Modification If Behind On Mortgage Payments

Housing Prices Still Down: Predicting Home Price Trends

The Smarter Wallet — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:14:24 +0000

I have a dear friend who is “big” on real estate. He owns several houses here in the San Francisco Bay Area and has been a long term landlord. In fact, he is currently eyeing some new homes for sale in top neighborhoods which are now selling for a song. Being that he’s a real [...]

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Housing Prices Still Down: Predicting Home Price Trends

Bargain Homes In Detroit: Mansions For A Song

The Smarter Wallet — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:52:22 +0000

The real estate bust has been pretty bad news for many of us homeowners, but it’s proven to be a fortuitous turn of events for wannabe homeowners. Not only are they eligible for the first time home buyer credit, they are also privy to great home bargains dotting the nation these days. The following is [...]

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Bargain Homes In Detroit: Mansions For A Song

Got An Upside Down Mortgage? Would You Foreclose and Walk Away From Your Mortgage?

The Smarter Wallet — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 09:13:12 +0000

Got An Upside Down Mortgage? It’s hard to believe that it was a mere couple of years ago when homes were selling like hotcakes with multiple bids. Back then, I was wondering when we’d be facing the end of the real estate bubble. Well, many of us are now living the American Nightmare: thanks to [...]

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Got An Upside Down Mortgage? Would You Foreclose and Walk Away From Your Mortgage?

Our Mortgage Bailout and Rescue: Obama’s Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan

Jacques Sprenger — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 06:15:55 +0000

What do you think of Obama’s foreclosure bailout plan? Should there be help for homeowners? According to our government, here’s one more way of solving the U.S. financial crisis. The Mortgage Bailout and Rescue Rubs Some People The Wrong Way An interesting debate erupted (yes, just like a volcano) between CNBC’s vociferous Rick Santelli and [...]

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Our Mortgage Bailout and Rescue: Obama’s Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan

The Latest Rescue Package: Bailing Out Homeowners

The Smarter Wallet — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:03:59 +0000

This week, we’re seeing a lot of stuff being unveiled by President Obama’s administration, from the stimulus package details to a new mortgage bailout plan. That’s a lot of taxpayer money going out to pay for big rescue packages. I have been wondering what long-term effect this will have on all of us. Will this [...]

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The Latest Rescue Package: Bailing Out Homeowners