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Six options if you're underwater on your mortgage

Posted January 26, 2009 - 07:31 by Philip Brewer

Real Estate and Housing

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Of all the changes you might make to live more cheaply, the most fundamental is finding a cheaper place to live. Sadly, it's an option that's largely closed off to people who are underwater on their mortgages. Unless they have cash to cover the difference between what their house will sell for and what they owe, they're pretty much stuck. Here are six options for people in that situation.

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How to buy all that stuff the police seize. And it's cheap.

Posted December 28, 2007 - 23:04 by Paul Michael

Life Hacks, Deals and Coupons, Consumer Affairs

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Ever wondered what happens to all that stuff the good folks of law enforcement have stashed away? You know, anything from car stereos to bags of diamond necklaces, watches and gold rings. Well, when it's no longer required as evidence several things can happen to it. If the police can find the original owners, they'll get it back. If they can't, they'll often sell it off at auctions. And I've just found a terrific site that lets you bid on all sorts of great stuff like this at silly prices.

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