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Need cheap or free construction materials? Go to a demolished housing development.

Posted May 7, 2009 - 12:50 by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Deals, Real Estate and Housing

wrecking ball

Amidst the financial crisis, many home builders around the country have run out of financing. Last week a bank decided to completely level 16 completed and partially built homes in Victorville, California because the builder defaulted on the project. While this is unfortunate, some bargain hunters were able to pick up some extremely cheap construction materials and home fixtures.

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California First Lady Maria Shriver Talks to Us About Help for Families in Tough Times

Posted March 10, 2009 - 17:53 by Linsey Knerl

Personal Finance, Consumer Affairs

Working families all across the U.S. are feeling the tightening economy. “Day by day” is truly the only way to handle things, but did you also know that there is help? In addition to the numerous programs offered in California, the U.S. government and organizations are using WE Connect to help get Moms the information they need to take care of families. Here’s what Maria had to share with us….

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Book review: Towers of Gold

Posted December 10, 2008 - 03:15 by Philip Brewer

Personal Finance

Cover of Towers of Gold

It will not, I think, surprise my regular readers to hear that I like to read books about money. All kinds of books about money--not just books on personal finance and frugality, but just about anything, including monetary histories and stories of wealth. Dinkelspiel's new book hits those last two categories (besides being an engaging biography as well).

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