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Most Homeowners Think It’s OK to Walk Away
Only 23% of respondents in a recent survey said that it’s OK to stop paying their mortgage if their property is worth less than they owe. But that’s not the whole story.
5 Tips to Make Sure Your Mortgage Loan Gets Approved
Those easy mortgages of the housing bubble days are over. Here are five ways to make sure you get the loan you need to buy your dream house.
Taking Car Insurance iPhone Apps for a Spin
Car insurance companies are creating iPhone apps for reporting accidents and more. How well do they work?
Credit Card Debt Falls $138 Billion Since October ’08
Americans are using less plastic, staying more current on their debts and building their savings.
7 Tips to Save at least $1,000 on Your Next Move
Here are some quick tips to save at least $1,000 on your next move, and a few more that will help reduce your stress.
6 Tips to Pay Less for a College Degree
While college is certainly expensive, it’s often not as expensive as the “sticker price” that you so often see in the popular press. Here are six strategies you can use to make it more affordable.
7 Routes to a Cheaper Family Vacation
A vacation doesn’t have to be expensive. Try renting a place with a kitchen and tweeting your way to discounts, for a start.
Some College Health Plans Nothing to Cheer About
Many colleges and universities offer student health insurance plans, but these policies have come under fire for often being inadequate and costly.
Wal-Mart Announces Price Roll-Back on College Tuition
Retailing giant Wal-Mart to offer college credit, reduced tuition for its employees.
How to Buy a Foreclosure
There’s no cheaper way to buy a house than through a foreclosure auction. But foreclosure buying is also the riskiest. Is it for you?
Think Texting is Distracting? How About Sex Behind the Wheel!
If you choose to believe a new survey by head-set maker Jabra, one in seven of us has had sex while driving.
Should You Buy A Foreclosure?
With some experts predicting that the housing market may soon be bottoming nationwide, now be a good time to buy a foreclosure.
Have I Got a Bad Deal for You! The Rise of Health Insurance Scams
The worse the economy gets, the more con artists rise to the surface with schemes to trick you out of your hard-earned money, including a fast-growing crop of fake health insurance plans.
AT&T: No More Fixed-Price, Unlimited Internet
If you’re planning on getting an iPhone, iPad or other web surfing wireless device from AT&T, don’t plan on unlimited web-surfing for a low monthly fee.
7 Tips to Turn Trash into Useful Travel Gear
Seven items you’d normally throw away make nifty substitutes for pricy packing aids. Hang on to those old pillowcases.
How NOT to Buy a Foreclosure
Across America people are scooping up distressed properties at major discounts. But if you’re tempted to do the same, be aware: you can lose your life savings at the crack of a gavel.
5 Jobs in Demand That Pay Well and Don’t Require a College Degree
Five jobs in demand that don’t require a four-year degree and promise bigger paychecks than some jobs requiring a college education.
Are You a Stupid Driver?
A national drivers test suggests 38 million American drivers may be unfit to get behind the wheel. It also says which states have the best and worst drivers. Hint: if you plan on driving in New York this summer, be especially careful.
8 Tips for a Successful Community Yard Sale
Picking the right time and a high-traffic location are the first rules for a community yard sale. But don’t spend a lot of time writing out price tags.
New Fed Website Not Much Help to Consumers
The Fed recently announced a new website designed to help consumers choose the best credit card for their needs. Too bad it doesn’t do anything of the sort.
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