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The HAMP — What Will It Do For You?

Continuing my series of posts relating to the HAMP (Home Affordable Modification Program), I will now endeavor to clearly explain what exactly this program can do for you. Much of the literature put out by lenders in relation to this program is highly convoluted, and many struggling homeowners are unable to procure the help they [...]

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Stocks Versus Bonds

Hi NeedMoney readers, James here with some basic talk about stocks and bonds. Many novice investors do not understand the difference between stocks and bonds, and their appropriate place within your retirement and savings portfolios. When you own a stock, you actually own a piece of the company. When the company does well, then the [...]

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CDs: Why Large Banks Are Ripping You Off

If you are thinking of saving money with a CD, you might be throwing away money by choosing a large bank to deposit with. CDs, or Certificates of Deposit, let account holders put away money for a fixed period of time and get a fixed return on their deposit. A recent trend has seen a [...]

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Are 0% Credit Card Offers Making a Comeback?

As the recession has somewhat stabilized and credit card reform laws have been completed, the climate for lending is improving and more credit card offers are becoming available. There has even been a resurgence of the so-called “teaser rate” cards, which offer an attractive 0% interest rate, typically for a year, on balance transfers and [...]

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Beware Of Yield Traps

Investors seeking an income stream from their holdings gravitate to either bonds or stocks which pay a dividend. Many stocks do not pay a dividend, and consequently there is no income provided from their ownership until the position is sold. Cash flow is especially important to those just entering retirement when income from investments becomes [...]

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How can you pay off your credit card debts?

Are you unable to make timely payments towards your credit cards? Do you wish to get rid of them? If yes, you must immediately prepare a budget for yourself and determine ways by which you can save some amount each month to repay your bills. If your financial situation does not permit you to repay [...]

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