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Thursday, November 20, 2008
 

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How to Make a Low Down Payment Loan Work for You

As summer home buying season begins, financing options remain available for borrowers who do not have the traditional 20 percent down payment.

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Protecting the 'Invincibles' - How Health Benefits Can Help Young Adults

A recent survey finds that adults between the ages of 19 and 29 are the fastest growing group of uninsured Americans. While young adults are generally the healthiest portion of the population, there are advantages to having insurance coverage, aside from the financial protection it provides.

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College Loan Consolidation - Quick Tips for Finding Easy Payment Plans and the Lowest Interest Rates

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average college graduate leaves school with $19,000 in debt, a figure that can be overwhelming, particularly for someone just starting out; but it becomes more manageable when you consolidate.

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How to Save Your Home from Foreclosure

Whether you've already received a warning letter from the bank, or are anticipating the arrival of one very soon, there are some proactive things you can do to save your home from foreclosure before it's too late.

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Podcasting - Revolutionizing The Way We Live And Work

Want to learn how to make money on the stock market while driving to work? Or find out how to get into the college of your choice while roller blading? Or even hear about the latest trends in home decorating while preparing dinner?

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Conserve Your Sanity: Hire a Tax Professional

What is your time worth to you? It is a good question to ask yourself when it comes to preparing tax returns. According to government statistics, the average 2003 itemized tax return with interest and dividends took 28 hours and 30 minutes to prepare. Surprised?

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Knowledge is Power in the Fight against Identity Theft

In the movie Firewall, Harrison Ford plays Jack Stanfield, a bank security officer who is forced to carry out a crime he would never commit once his identity is stolen and his family is put in grave danger. This movie, which opens February 10 nationwide, demonstrates that identity theft can happen to even the most security-savvy individual, and we must all take necessary steps to protect ourselves.

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Keep Your Personal Information Safe at Tax Time and All the Time

Ahh, tax time. The smell of freshly sharpened pencils, the clicking of the calculator keys, the satisfaction of figuring out the tax forms. What? That doesn't sound familiar? Perhaps this is more your experience: the smell of sweat as you realize you can't find key receipts, the silent scream you utter when the numbers don't balance for the tenth time, the agony of trying to figure out which forms you need.

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Recession Risks Make it More Important than Ever to Plan for Disability

Ever wonder what you would do for money if you couldn't work because of injury or illness? If not, you're not alone; more than half of all Americans have never discussed with anyone how they would continue paying their bills if they became disabled, a new survey reveals. The good news is that, with a little planning, you can lessen the potential financial impact of experiencing a disability.

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Win an Xbox with New Web Marketing Technique

Even the most casual Internet user has seen the ads: "Get a free Xbox!" or "Win a plasma TV!" While some may view these ads with a wary eye, they are actually a new form of marketing that smart Web surfers are turning to their advantage.

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