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3 Things You Should Do Now to Raise Your Credit Score-MainPhoto

3 Things You Should Do Now to Raise Your Credit Score

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Your credit history is almost as permanent as a tattoo—or maybe more so, as tattoos can be removed and credit histories can’t! Your credit history is a record of your debt, including mortgages, car loans, credit cards and other forms of…
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Are You Afraid to Be Rich? Overcoming the Stigma of Money

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Maggie Cervantes took the right steps in life. She has a master’s degree, bought her first house at 36, and works at a job she loves. But like many people, she started saving for retirement later in life.“When I turned 40 I recognized…
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How to Make the Right Financial Decisions During a Divorce

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After all the time you spent wrestling the idea of ending your marriage, and all the sleepless nights you suffered, you’ve finally made up your mind. But deciding to divorce is only the beginning of the process. You’ve got your, and if…
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5 Perfect Gifts for Mom This Christmas and Anytime

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The perfect Christmas gifts for moms, in my opinion, don´t cost a lot of money. But they take some thought and a little effort. Cooking dinner for the busy mom in your life and taking it over to her, babysitting your best friend´s kids so…
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Money Matters Newlyweds Should Discuss Before Marrying

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So you’re getting ready for The Big Day. But once the hoopla dies down after the wedding and honeymoon, you and your new spouse have to face the future together. And research suggests that couples who agree on spending and saving do better…
Life insurance mothers

How Much Life Insurance Should a Mother Have?

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Life insurance isn´t just for dads, mothers should have it too! Traditionally, the male half of the couple has been the primary income earner, and the one primarily responsible for tending to the financial matters of the family. All…
How much to tip during the holidays

Holiday Tipping: Who To Tip and How Much Cash?

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Holiday tipping is customary, but how much and to whom? With the recession still looming, it's even harder to just give money away. But remember that these people provide their invaluable service to us year-round—from the dogwalker to…
Financial New Year Resolutions Mothers

7 Financial New Year’s Resolutions Moms Should Make

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Financial New Year’s resolutions are vital for a mother. After all if your finances are in order, you will sleep better at night and have more energy to devote to your children during the day. Following is a list of financial resolutions…
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10 Factors that Affect Your Mortgage Rate

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You can’t turn on your television, surf the Web, open your mail or read a newspaper without being bombarded with mortgage rate advertising. But who or what sets those rates? Is it the Fed? Individual lenders? Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? Read…