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You’ll Be Shocked To Learn Where Your Mortgage Is Likely To Be Denied

Allen Francis / November 7th, 2019 / No Comments

There are more American homeowners renting homes than any other time over the last 50 years. Almost 65% of Americans are homeowners but over 36% of those homeowners rented instead of owned their homes. Among other facts about homeowners to consider: • Almost 40 million homeowners are financially strained • Over a third of all homeowners allot 30% or more of their income for home finances...

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Spend Less, Eat More: 8 Benefits Of Cooking At Home Instead Of Eating Out

Susan Paige / October 25th, 2019 / No Comments

Eating out seems easier and more convenient than cooking at home, which is why it’s so popular. In fact, the average person eats four to five meals out in a week. But is it as beneficial as we think it is? Eating outside the home affects growing waistlines and shrinking budgets. Over time, that convenience may be causing your family more harm than good. jQuery(window).load(function(){ ...

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You Must Hear About These 5 Cities with Rent Under $600

Allen Francis / October 25th, 2019 / No Comments

(Lincoln, Nebraska image by Tim Vrtiska via CC BY-ND 2.0 ) In 1997, when I was a young and hopelessly naïve college student, I dreamed about moving to San Francisco. I had no real-life experience or any understanding of cost of living standards. Most young people think that they will live forever, stay healthy forever, and can do anything. I reflect in shock as I once believed that I could do this. One...

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Cutting Down on your Energy Bills

Susan Paige / October 21st, 2019 / No Comments

Energy has become a controversial topic for everyone. It has always been a valuable resource, but people have trouble agreeing how much energy we should be using and how much we should cut down on energy use. One thing people can agree on though is that nobody wants to pay a lot for their energy bills. Luckily there are many ways to cut down on costs. It doesn’t have to be hard, there are plenty...

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