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Hey, home-buyers (and anyone else needing the down-low on down payments), this is for you! Let’s take a moment to bust the 20% down payment myth. Are you desperate to own a home of your own but don’t quite have the down payment you think you need? Home...
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Identity theft is one of the most nefarious crimes out there. Here are seven ways to help protect yourself: Secure Your Hard Copies Every sensitive document should be kept in a safe or scanned and saved in a secure folder. Credit cards and debit cards should be...
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Tech support scams are growing at a rapid pace. It seems you’re always putting yourself out on a limb when you call tech support. You dial the number the company gives you, and perhaps after a while of waiting, you’re connected to someone who may be working on the...
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Spring has been around a while and you still need two things: cash and a clean house. When that first delightful spring breeze started blowing, you knew it was time to get your house in shape. And now, with summer just around the corner, you know it’s time to...
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You don’t need a special news alert to know… …we’re all human and we’re gonna make mistakes. Being human means we’re all bound to make a mistake or two when it comes to making credit decisions. Here are 5 of the most common credit card mistakes. See how...