4 Signs You Are Ready To Sell

Posted by Richard on June 7, 2018

It’s undeniably a great time to sell a house. Buyers are out and they want more choices in homes for sale. Sale prices are generally high. The economy is good and people have money in their pockets. But are you ready to part with your home? 1. Equity is the key question. You need to […]

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Parent PLUS Loans Can Be A Dangerous Way To Pay For College

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Parents are increasingly turning to expensive Parent PLUS loans to bridge the gap between the cost of their children attending college and the amount of money they qualify for on their own through financial aid and loans, according to U.S. News. These loans, which have doubled in number compared with two decades ago, are structured […]

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The Rising Number of Elder Orphans: Ideas for Living

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Elder orphans — aging people with no spouse or children — are a rising population in the world. Currently 19 percent of women ages 40 to 45 have no children. About 15 million people in the U.S. live alone, including 27 percent of the 65-plus population, according to USNews. What happens to elders who can […]

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How To Act Generously On A Budget

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Acts of generosity towards friends and family can be draining on the wallet, but there are a few strategies to help mitigate those costs, according to U.S. News. For these ideas to work, however, it is essential that you already have a reasonable budget in place that allows you to know exactly how much money […]

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