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Marilyn Lewis

10 Tips for Finding Legitimate Work-From-Home

on November 13, 2013

There are real work-from-home jobs out there. Here’s how to find them and avoid the scammers who are trying to rip you off.

Mortgage Interest Deduction and Other Homeowner Tax Breaks Are Safe — for Now

on November 8, 2013

Any plans to do away with the mortgage interest deduction and other tax breaks some homeowners enjoy aren’t likely to pass Congress in the next year.

Getting a Mortgage is About to Get Harder

on June 2, 2014

New mortgage rules are going into effect Jan. 10 to protect homeowners and investors from the kinds of risky mortgages that were sold during the recent real estate bubble and led so many people into foreclosure.

Mortgage Rates Are Up, Down, All Around. When’s the Time to Pounce?

on November 2, 2020

Mortgage interest rates are probably headed up. The better the economy gets, the more apt they are to rise. Experts predict rates will hit 5 percent in 2014 and 5.3 percent in 2015.

Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Look Good. Should You Bite?

on November 4, 2013

There’s a catch. After those first five years, things change. The size of your monthly payment can swell or shrink as interest rates rise and fall.

Builders Dangle Freebies to Get Homebuyers to Sign

on October 30, 2013

You may have missed the era of bargain-basement home prices, but you can make up for some of that with comparison shopping and aggressive bargaining with lenders, brokers and builders to get incentives they are offering now.

This Tip Could Save You $50,000 on Your Next Mortgage

on October 28, 2013

This simple step is essential for getting you the best possible interest rate on your home loan.

Get Ready for a Major Rent Hike

on October 25, 2013

Rent will likely continue to rise for three or four years — by about 16 percent, according to an expert’s estimate.

5 Ways to Reduce Next Year’s Tax Bill Right Now

on May 20, 2020

There’s still time to gather all the tax deductions you can before 2013 is over. Bonus: You’ll get more organized in the process.

1 Million Customers Are Blacklisted by Banks

on March 3, 2021

If you’ve been rejected by banks, the bitter truth is that you may not have many options. But there are some things you can do.

Rich Folks Whine More About Their Mortgages

on October 14, 2013

Although poorer homebuyers have been hit hardest by foreclosures and mortgage abuses, a larger number of complaints are coming from richer folks.

10 Groups That Stand to Suffer Most From the Government Shutdown

on March 3, 2021

Wondering just who is paying for the shutdown so far? Here’s a list of who’s getting hit the hardest.

Banks Are Making It Harder for You to Buy a Home

on October 10, 2013

Many banks have stopped preapproving homebuyers for a loan.

Furloughed Federal Workers: Here Are 5 Ways to Cut Spending Fast

on October 4, 2013

When a regular paycheck suddenly disappears, you’ve got to make some quick adjustments. Here’s what to do.

6 Steps to Surviving a Job Furlough

on October 3, 2013

The odds are you’ll be back to work fairly soon. But there’s no guarantee. Especially if you’re living paycheck to paycheck, this guide will see you through.

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