On a typical day, I probably appear fairly rural in my mannerisms. I call lunch “dinner” and dinner “supper.” Everyone in my family has a pair of bibbers, a work coat, and mud bo
Today the Obama administration officially released the final details of the mortgage plan that was announced a few weeks ago. Here is a quick summary on what is in the plan and h
So you think you need life insurance, or you know it is time to review the insurance coverage you currently have (which is something you do every few years, right? Right).
You may
our adjustable rate mortgage is getting ready to adjust and you might not be able to afford the payment. So what can you do to keep your finances above water?
How soon? Probably within a year, but it depends on what shape your state's economy is in. Learn more, plus suggestions for how to avoid the dreaded lights and sirens.
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