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  • Got A Notice Of Default From Your Mortgage Lender? Consider Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

    The rate of foreclosures in the United States has been steadily decreasing over the last several years, but that doesn't mean anything to those who are currently facing foreclosure. If your lender has recorded a Notice of Default at your county courthouse, it's time to take action. One way to try to save your home from foreclosure is to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Here's what you need to know before you move ahead with a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing.
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  • Looking For Work? Why You Should Become A Bail Bond Agent

    Although some professions are somewhat publicized and relatively easy to find out about, other jobs are a bit more obscure and take a little digging to uncover. Becoming a bail bond agent for a bail bond agent service is one such job. It's a viable, important position but it may have only recently crossed your mind as a possible career choice. If you're trying to determine whether becoming a bail bond agent is a good option keep reading and you'll see why it's a great direction to go in.
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  • Ready To Open Your Own Business? How To Improve Your Chances Of Receiving A Small Business Loan

    If you've got a small business that you run out of your home, but you want to expand to a brick and mortar building, it's time to think about a small business loan. Small business loans are a great way for home business operators to break out and expand their enterprise. Before you go out and apply for a small business loan, there are some things you'll need to do. The three steps provided here will help improve your chances of being approved for a small business loan.
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  • Before Buying Antiquities For Sale: What To Consider

    Antiquities and old artifacts can be fascinating for your personal collection. The buying and selling of antiquities can also be rewarding, and if you plan to start buying pieces for that purpose, the advice below is certain to prove most helpful. 1- Set a Budget Among the first steps to be made when dabbling in antiquities is to give yourself a spending budget. Antiquities can be very costly, depending on the artifacts you're interested in, and you can easily find yourself out of your depth and at the bottom of a savings account to acquire one piece.
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  • Tips For Holding An Estate Sale

    Holding an estate sale is a common way of handling the need to liquidate the assets that a loved one may have left behind. Unfortunately, those that have little experience or knowledge about holding these sales may not be fully prepared to plan this type of event, and this can lead to some avoidable problems and issues. Use A Professional Appraisal Service It can be extremely difficult to understand the value of the various items that your loved one may have left behind.
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  • 3 Potential Steps To Take After A Contractor Does Poor Work

    When you hire a contractor for any project, whether it's to build a house or to make improvements to your existing home, you probably expect for the work to be done properly. However, unfortunately, this is not always the case. If you are a homeowner who has recently hired a contractor to do work for you but if you aren't happy about the work that was done, you could be wondering what you can do about it.
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  • Tips For Increasing Your Odds Of Being Approved For A Vehicle Loan

    Whether you are interested in buying a brand new vehicle, or a vehicle that as a few miles on it, unless you have the money to pay for it in cash and in full, you are going to need to obtain a vehicle loan. If you are a little concerned about your odds of receiving an approval, you will want to take a few moments to read through the following tips.
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  • 5 Ways To Enhance Your Small Business Cyber Security

    Cyber-attacks can happen to anyone and to any business—regardless of size. In fact, if you own a small business, you may be at a higher risk of experiencing an attack if you lack resources dedicated to cyber security. You may feel your business is not a target because there is not much to steal. However, your small business has plenty of valuable information that criminals are looking for, like bank account information, customer and employee records, and access to your company's finances.
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  • Three Reasons To Consider A 15-Year Mortgage

    Too often people look at their monthly payments for a mortgage and automatically decide on a 30-year versus a 15-year mortgage. But there are good reasons to consider a 15-year mortgage. The following are three of them. If you are in your middle ages, it can help you after retirement If this is a mortgage for a new home purchase and your expected retirement age is still in a time frame that is greater than a 15-year mortgage, it may be a good fit for your retirement planning.
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  • Planning For Retirement When You're Self-Employed

    Planning for retirement can be a daunting task when you're self-employed, but it doesn't have to be. Knowing how to manage your income and set aside for savings will help push you closer to your financial goals. Making Room To Set Aside If you're self-employed, your income may fluctuate. This can make it really hard to set aside for retirement. The good news is, you can beat the feast or famine mindset by giving yourself a paycheck.
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