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Erase Your Debt, Set Up a Successful Budget, and Secure Your Future
Now there's a book that covers the most important issues in personal finance in a clear, concise, easy-to-understand manner. It's called The Everything Personal Finance in Your 20s and 30s Book, published by Adams Media, and it was written by yours truly, your Guide to Financial Planning at About.com. Find out more.
02:18 PM # Don't Be a Victim of Financial FraudSome financial scams and fraudulent schemes have been around for years, yet millions of people continue to fall victim to them. Learn some of the most common scams and what you can do to protect yourself from hackers, thieves, and gangsters.05:58 PM # 101 Ways to Save MoneySave thousands of dollars a year with very little effort by following even a few of the cost-saving measures in the "101 Ways to Save Money" series. This section of the three-part series is about saving money in your home, and includes links to the sections about saving money on your car-related expenses and on your credit cards.05:04 PM # Your FICO Credit ScoreWhat you don't know about your FICO credit score can not only prevent you from getting the loan or credit you want, it can also cost you money. Here's everything you need to know about your FICO score and how to find out what your score is.11:19 AM # Are You Paying for Private Mortgage Insurance?If you own your home and you didn't make a downpayment of at least 20%, you are probably paying PMI to protect your lender from possible default. Know when and how to cancel PMI to save yourself thousands of dollars.08:23 PM # Get Out of DebtTo get out from under the burden of debt, you need to face the uncomfortable (and perhaps downright ugly) truth: it may take you 30 years to pay off that credit card balance. How? By paying the minimum balance. But there IS a way out.08:27 AM # Where There's a Will...Wills are not just for the rich, yet 70% of Americans think they don't need one. If you answer yes to one of the following questions, you need a will: 1. Do you care who gets your property if you die? 2. Do you care who gets your money if you die? 3. Do you care who is appointed guardian of your minor children if you die? Here's what you need to know, and how you can create your own legal will without a lawyer.08:23 AM # How to Get Started in InvestingDo you hear others talking about their investments and wonder how they got started? How'd they come up with the money? How'd they know what to invest in? Many people don't know where to start, so they never start at all. Don't be one of them.09:19 PM # College Student Reality CheckMore students drop out of college due to credit card debt than academic failure. Now is the time to make sure you're not one of them, or that you don't leave college with a huge burden of debt. Here's advice on how to cut your costs and set up a simple budget.07:36 AM # Buying a Diamond Engagement RingDon't be sucked in by the jewelry industry's marketing techniques when buying a diamond engagement ring. Here's how to spot the smooth talk and avoid spending more than you can afford.07:18 PM # |
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