As I’ve told you guys before, I rent. I have been considering buying for awhile, and in that, I’ve started to learn a lot of interesting information. One of the things that a lot of people don’t realize is that tons of fraud claims are filed yearly based on messes in the real estate world. What do I mean by messes? Well, they...
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Did you know that about 37% of an American’s food budget is used for eating out with friends and family? I bet you’re going to try and argue “Come on, at least that’s not half!” It’s true. But spending anywhere between 2 and 3 thousand dollars a year on eating out may put it in a little more perspective. Why do Americans...
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Debt. The word that sends shivers down our spines and aggravates us to no end. Some people speculate that this is why the United States is struggling economically. During the late 20th century, the economy was doing well and excess credit was easy to get. People then used that excess credit, and boom, you’ve got people with...
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It’s finally that time. Whether you finally want to get out of your parent’s house or you’re moving to a new area, you’re looking for an apartment. I’ve had to do this a lot, considering I lived in a college town for 7 years and then moved out to the town where I attend church (about 15 minutes away; not a huge change)....
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So, the economy is starting to struggle again (some, including myself, argue that it never stopped struggling). The gas pump, the grocery store, and the housing market all remind us of this harsh reality. Are there ways for us to stop the downfall’s effect on our savings accounts? Here are some suggestions that may help you...
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