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Insuring Your Home’s Furniture

Most homeowner’s policies have either an allotted amount for insuring furniture or offer an appraisal option. Choosing the appraisal option is usually a bit more expensive, but well worth it. » more

Paying the Bills Together | Equality of The Sexes

We think it’s fair. If husband and wife work and earn decent incomes, then why can’t the expenses be shared 50-50? First of all, sharing the bills eliminates resentment on the part of one spouse. Second, spouses become more aware of where their money goes and if the expense should be maintained or eliminated. » more

How to Make the Most Out of Work

Nine to five. Five days a week. A few weeks of vacation each year. Time can drag on. Life can become mundane. As the song says, we start working for the weekend, but wouldn’t it be nice if we enjoyed the labor as much as its benefits and, of course, payday? » more

Eight Reasons Why You Need to Save Money

Well, you can. Savings isn’t just a luxury: it’s a necessity. It provides a cushion of security in case something unexpected happens, and it gives you that extra cash you need to make an important move in your life—from buying a house to changing a job to moving across the country. » more

Understanding Amortization

You’ll have a better idea of this amortization schedule if you open your Microsoft Excel program (we’re assuming you have one) and clicking on the office button. When you click on the office button, you click “new” and then click on “installed templates.” On the right hand side of the screen, you get various options. Click on “loan amortization.” » more

Making Extra Mortgage Payments

We all know that during the first five to seven years of the mortgage (much will depend on the amount of the mortgage), the payments we make go towards paying the interest and not the principal. » more

Saving for a Rainy Day

However, at a basic interest rate, an average American family can take $50 and place into a moderate return savings account of about 5%. Several online bank accounts actually offer higher returns. » more

Paying Off Credit Card Debt

Credit card debt, however, is bad debt. Chances are, you can’t sell back whatever it was you bought with your credit card to pay back the debt—and that year’s worth of expensive coffees, designer handbags, electronic equipment, or whatever it was that got you into debt is likely not to go up in value. Credit card debt is some of the worst debt to have. Here’s what you can do about it. » more



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