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81,312 Foreclosures in September. More Than Just a Number.

Well the September foreclosure figures are out from RealtyTrac. And while we can look at the big, really big number and compare it to foreclosures a year ago that does not give a real understanding of the fear and loss experienced by over 81,000 families that month. Maybe there is some hope headed down the [...]

Current Debt Articles Worth Reading

Here are some current articles worth reading. Yes, You Can Live With Less Plastic Excerpt: If cash is now king, could Americans who give up credit cards live like royalty? Being forced to live entirely within your means may make you feel rich in a way, but trying to get along in the modern world [...]

Some Interesting Ideas To Try To Bribe You To Spend, Spend, Spend

Here are some interesting ideas floated in a recent Washington Post article to encourage consumers to get back to what they are supposed to do best, spend. What do you think about these ideas? Idea 1 Lower the price of consuming. State governments could suspend sales taxes, with the federal government picking up the tab. [...]

Guest Post – Mortgage Tips and Money Saving Advice

Tom McConnon contacted me recently and wanted me to share this post with you. If you would like to contribute a guest post, you can contact me here. If you are a first-time home buyer, a mortgage may seem like an overwhelming and intimidating thing if you do not fully understand what it is. Here [...]