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Thursday, January 08, 2009
 

Money

Protect Yourself from Buying a Flood-Damaged Vehicle

People who live thousands of miles from the areas hit by hurricanes this summer may think they have little to be concerned about. But those in the market for a used car should take steps to protect themselves from purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle.

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Someone is Looking for Your Old China

Like many baby boomers, Sarah Vick and her husband decided to downsize to a smaller home after her two sons went off to college. When they started sorting through their belongings, Vick realized she had 22 sets of china. Some she'd bought herself, while others had been inherited from her mother, grandmother and aunts.

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Custom Builders Woo Buyers with Free Mortgage Payments, Other Incentives

Custom-home builders -- who build on demand for a specific buyer rather than construct a home and then seek a buyer -- are facing the same challenges as other home developers: a market with excess inventory and a dearth of qualified buyers. In response, custom and other home builders are offering buyer incentives.

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How to cut Postage costs with a Postage Meter

As a small business owner, you know your time is best spent managing and growing your business, not running to the post office everyday. getting a postagfe meter has the potential to save you a bundle.

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Term Life Insurance Rate War

If you have been thinking about buying term life insurance, now's a great time to start shopping because life insurance companies are competing for the lowest term life insurance rates.

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An Affordable Playground Equipment Solution

Because they have to prioritize the purchase of books and supplies, or fixing potholes in the roads, plans to expand parks and recreation opportunities often fall victim to the budget ax. That's bad news for today's kids who need playgrounds to learn and grow. A New Jersey dad is trying to do something about it.

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How to Avoid Identity Theft

Identity theft is among the fastest growing crimes in America, and perpetrators are getting more sophisticated and adept at stealing the information they need to take over someone else’s credit cards and bank accounts.

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Your Money and Your Life: Heart Health Linked to Financial Health

Retirement planning requires a healthy amount of discipline and focus. You want to make sure you have enough money saved to maintain your lifestyle, but the truth is there's more to successful retirement than an oversized IRA.

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Extra Precautions Help Prevent Identity Theft During Tax Season

For most Americans, tax season means frustrating hours spent with piles of paper, but for identity thieves, this time of year provides an open-door opportunity to steal your personal information. Identity theft is a crime that has gained momentum in recent years, claiming more than 23,000 victims each day. While it's important to protect confidential information year-round, people are especially vulnerable to the crime during tax season. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.

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Mortgages Made Easy: ARM vs. Fixed Rate Mortgages

The rates for conventional fixed rate mortgages have declined steadily since early May of 2004, according to mortgage leader Freddie Mac. The rates for adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) have seen an increase during the same period. What does that mean to anyone seeking to finance a home purchase?

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