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How To Renegotiate Your Credit Card Interest Rates To Something Lower

On January 11, 2011 By

According to the Federal Reserve, a credit card balance of $5,000 at 23.99 percent APR won’t pay off for 16,127 years. That’s one reason why it’s important to manage your credit card rates, and renegotiate them whenever possible. Here’s how to do that.

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Buy v. Rent: A (fairly) balanced comparison

On September 17, 2010 By

There is a connection between mortgage rates, inflation, home values and rents. They all tend to move in the same direction. They also tend to follow the economic growth, or contraction, of the U.S.

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Rent A Home Or Buy A Home : The Case For Both Sides

On September 17, 2010 By

Is it better to rent a home, or to buy one? The answer may not be as clear-cut as you think. In this balanced, 3-minute joint interview from NBC’s The Today Show, you’ll hear the case for both sides.

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How Much Should You Expect To Pay In Mortgage Closing Costs?

On August 19, 2010 By

How much does a mortgage cost? The answer depends on where you live. But no matter which your locale, chances are strong that you’ll pay more for a mortgage in 2010 as compared to 2009.

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