Understanding Family Finances

Posted on: 29 October 2015

Buying a house for the first time is exciting. Many people look forward to the day when they can call themselves homeowners. However, in the excitement of buying a home they may make decisions that could hurt them in the long run. If you are not careful you can easily get into a house that is more than what you can really afford. You could end up putting all of your money into your house and essentially become house poor.
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Posted on: 27 October 2015

When people find themselves in a situation where they need some money in a hurry, it's common to turn to older gold and silver jewelry for answers. Because of the nature of precious metals, it's easy to turn those assets into useful cash. However, it's also common to wonder if you got the best possible value for your items after your transaction is completed. Since the choice often lies between pawn shops and gold stores, it's important to understand the difference as it applies to what matters--your payment.
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Posted on: 22 October 2015

Sometimes, life happens, and you need to access the money you would get in your next paycheck a few days or weeks earlier. When you need a little extra cash fast, there are not very many options out there. One of the easiest and fastest ways to get a little extra cash before your next paycheck is by getting a fast cash loan or a payday loan. Here are a few of the benefits of getting a payday loan, or payday advance.
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Posted on: 20 October 2015

When you're shopping for a short-term loan or a mortgage you should know how to calculate simple interest. Having a ballpark figure for how much interest you'll own over the life of a loan is a great way to figure out if that loan is right for you. Calculating The Interest In order to calculate the interest for your loan, you'll need to know the exact terms of the loan you're applying for.
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