buying a home

Buying a Home Without the Money

Posted September 2, 2009 - 10:00 by WC Porter

Real Estate and Housing

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I confess: I'm about to break one of the cardinal rules of personal finance. I know it's not the responsible thing to do and it goes against every piece of "good financial advice" I've ever given. But I have my reasons. Good ones.

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Cash Is King: Now What Should I Do With It?

Posted March 25, 2009 - 16:10 by WC Porter

Personal Finance, Making Extra Cash

When the going gets tough, the tough accumulate huge piles of cash. Great. But what do you do with it once you've piled it all up. There are lots of options out there, but which one is the "right" one? Buying a home? Traveling? Saving up for an upcoming baby? Keeping it as a cushion? Putting it all in a stock and doubling it? Help a cash king out...

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The Pros and Cons of Paying Cash for a House

Posted July 17, 2008 - 12:56 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Real Estate and Housing, Taxes

My husband said that when we do buy a house he wants to just buy it with cash so we can own it outright and in our way say "screw you" to the banks. I like that idea, but just like any financial decision, there are pros and cons to doing this.

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