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Have your monthly mortgage or rental expenses gotten out of hand? We've got 60+ articles with real, usable, advice on how to reduce your mortgage costs. Everything from eliminating PMI to reducing your property taxes, to more commonplace topics like finding the real cost of refinancing your home.
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I’ve saved thousands for my son’s college education without really trying. See how you can do the same.
According to Money Talk News, nearly one-third of all student loans are in default amounting to nearly $300 billion dollars. These student loans stemmed from sub-prime borrowers. Any college student with a short credit history falls into the sub-prime borrower category. The consequences of a defaulted student loan include wage or income tax refund garnishment, reduced credit scores and a poor credit rating.
If you’re anything like most borrowers, you seldom pay attention to the details of the financial documents you sign. Whether you’re sitting in front of a desk listening to a mortgage title specialist or completing an online credit card application, what you don’t know may cost you money. After all, who has the time or patience to check the small print? Throw in a few fast talking sales representatives, and all of a sudden your budget is seriously out of whack!
It's only natural to expect proper customer service from companies you deal with. This is especially true with larger companies, such as your mortgage lender. After all, they probably have helped you with the largest investment of your life, and there is no reason why you should expect anything different from them. You pay on time and provide all the necessary services and information when requested, so why should you receive poor customer service from them?
First time homebuyers frequently have several major questions to answer. Should they buy a house in the city? Should they buy a house in the suburbs? Should they buy a single-family residence? Should they buy a condo? How much yard is necessary? How much home is affordable?
Recent statistics reveal that the average student loan debt for Americans under age 30 in 2012 is almost $21,000. The nation’s student loan debt keeps rising without college students understanding the risks involved. While student loans seem like easy money to a young college freshman, there are some critical points to consider. Most students expect to have a job offer upon graduation, but what if there is no job available? This is a grim reality for many recent college graduates in today’s economy.
Number one reason why people buy a house is the pride of ownership. Home ownership gives you the sense of security and permanence. Once you decide that buying a property is the right decision for you, there are several factors to consider. The better you are prepared, the less difficult the entire process will appear to you. When you are fully armed with the proper information, you will be able to face the world of real estate and banking with confidence and poise of a pro.
Does the idea of being mortgage-free make you giddy with happiness? Yes, not having to pay a monthly mortgage would make many people feel incredibly free and stress-free. It can be possible to pay off a mortgage early; many people do it every year. However, paying off the mortgage early is not always the best idea in every situation.
