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Jeremy's Financial Planning Blog July 2008 Archive

By Jeremy Vohwinkle, About.com Guide to Financial Planning

Save Money on Groceries With These Shopping Tips

Wednesday July 30, 2008
With a weak economy, record gas prices, and increasing inflation, you're probably finding that your dollar doesn't go as far at the grocery store as it used to. Groceries and ... Read More

Stop Identity Theft Before It Happens

Monday July 28, 2008
Identity theft is an ongoing problem, and scammers are always finding new ways to defraud regular people. It goes even further, and you may recall earlier this year when LifeLock's ... Read More

15-Year Mortgage or a 30-Year Mortgage?

Saturday July 26, 2008
The traditional 30-year mortgage has become the standard method of borrowing for most people, but the 15-year mortgage is still a viable solution for many people. The biggest reason people ... Read More

The Secret to Saving Money in a Tough Economy

Wednesday July 23, 2008
Gas prices are at $4.00 or more a gallon in most places, and the cost of groceries are increasing much faster than inflation. People everywhere are feeling the financial pressures ... Read More

Americans Dig Deeper Into Debt - How Do You Compare?

Monday July 21, 2008
I was browsing the New York Times this morning and found an interesting article that discussed the trend for Americans to dig themselves even deeper into debt. Since I deal ... Read More

403(b) Plans - Retirement Savings Made Easy

Friday July 18, 2008
Most people are familiar with the 401(k) plan, which is provided by many employers to allow employees to automatically save for retirement. But what about 403(b) plans? These retirement plans ... Read More

Asking for a Raise at Work

Tuesday July 15, 2008
Do you feel underpaid? Are you thinking about asking your boss for a raise? To increase your chances of success, it's important to know what your job is really worth ... Read More

Making Sense of Reverse Mortgages

Saturday July 12, 2008
You've probably noticed commercials on television that talk about reverse mortgages, but what is a reverse mortgage exactly? Most people are familiar with a traditional mortgage where you borrow money ... Read More

Save Money on Air Conditioning Costs

Wednesday July 9, 2008
Summer is here, and with the warm weather brings increased energy costs for many people. While there are a number of different ways you can save money during the summer ... Read More

A Down Payment for Your Home Purchase is More Important Than Ever

Monday July 7, 2008
In recent years, almost anyone could get a mortgage with very little or even no money down. Lending standards were quite relaxed and this made it affordable for many people ... Read More

Celebrate Independence Day by Reviewing Your Progress Towards Financial Independence

Saturday July 5, 2008
When we think of the 4th of July, it typically conjures up images of fireworks, cookouts, and time with friends and family. But what we often don't think of is ... Read More

Do You Have Adequate Homeowners Insurance?

Tuesday July 1, 2008
Your home is probably one of your greatest assets, so it makes sense to make sure it is protected. That is what homeowners insurance is for, although it is often ... Read More
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