California Foreclosure Epicenter: Challenge Facing Obama
18 Feb
Posted by geoffcaplan as loan modification, mortgage crisis, personal finance
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It took a California homeowner in Merced just three years to see the value of her home plunge by more than half to $350,000. Next month, her mortgage payment jumps 20 percent to $3,321 and she knows she can’t afford it. Her bank won’t rework the loan unless she stops paying altogether.
“Now [...]
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Children become more aware of money as they grow older. Fortunately, they also start to develop an awareness that it’s smart to save and to shop carefully.
The current economic downturn is a perfect time to promote these life lessons. According to Eric Tyson, author of Personal Finance for Dummies, you shouldn’t feel [...]
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How many people out there are resentful of Suze Orman telling us whether “we can afford it?”
Now, don’t get me wrong. Suze is very well informed and actually has an entertaining and informative show. My problem with Suze, though, is her relentless, judgmental tone about all things financial.
Am I the only one [...]
Credit Card Debt Is So “Last Year”!
13 Jan
Posted by geoffcaplan as Peter Allen Fick, credit card debt, personal finance
New Year’s Resolutions are for the birds!
Seriously … they never work, and eventually you start right back up with whatever you gave up (ex. smoking [fill in the blanks], drinking [fill in the blanks], losing weight [ughh], etc. and etc.)! However, you probably spent way too much money over the holidays, just like the marketers [...]
This Food Article is Long Overdue!
05 Jan
Posted by geoffcaplan as Peter Allen Fick, food, personal finance
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I was in the cafeteria at work the other day, and saw what could only be described as a new American tradition: a co-worker of mine threw out not one, but two snacks she got out of the vending machine. Why, you ask? Well, because they were slightly past their expiration date. [...]
Getting One Over On The Auto Insurance Companies
16 Dec
Posted by geoffcaplan as Peter Allen Fick, auto insurance, personal finance
By Pete on Dec 16, 2008 in Automotive & Gas, Insurance
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Auto insurance companies are worse than hemorrhoids! Feel the same way? Then read on …
If you know how to play the game, you can actually save lots of money on your car insurance. How you ask? Well, by picking your coverage [...]