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Debt Consolidation Sep 5, 2008
If you have a lot of debt, you're not alone. Today, more and more Americans are burdened with credit card and loan payments. So whether you are trying to improve your money management, having difficulty making ends meet, want to lower your monthly loan payments, or just can't seem to keep up with all of your credit card bills, you may be looking for a way to make debt repayment easier. Debt consolidation may be the answer.
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Having Access to Your Future Sep 5, 2008
Since the inception of 401(k) plans in 1980, many companies have offered defined contribution plans as a benefit to their employees. In the process, many Americans have used 401(k) plans to save for retirement with pretax dollars and employer match funds.
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How Student Loans Impact Your Credit Sep 5, 2008
If you've finished college within the last few years, chances are you're paying off your student loans. What happens with your student loans now that they've entered repayment status will have a significant impact--positive or negative--on your credit history and credit score.
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Refinancing Your Mortgage Sep 5, 2008
When you refinance your mortgage, you take out a new home loan and use some or all of the proceeds to pay off the existing one. If you obtain a lower interest rate on your new loan than you had on your old one, you'll be saving money.
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Round Up Your Financial Reports Sep 5, 2008
Computer security and privacy gurus admonish users to never write down user names and passwords and to never use the same password repeatedly for different accounts. But with the proliferation of websites giving us access to confidential information like our bank and investment account balances, keeping passwords straight in your head has become a mind-boggling proposition.
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Trust Basics Sep 5, 2008
Whether you're seeking to manage your own assets, control how your assets are distributed after your death, or plan for incapacity, trusts can help you accomplish your estate planning goals. Their power is in their versatility--many types of trusts exist, each designed for a specific purpose. Although trust law is complex and establishing a trust requires the services of an experienced attorney, mastering the basics isn't hard. |
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