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A new car might be the worst investment in the world. Why? A new car loses 15% to 20% of its value the minute you drive it off the dealership lot! But this phenomenon is not limited to new cars…
Autumn is one of my favorite times of year, rivaled only by early summer. I’m not alone – many people feel happy and invigorated during the fall season. Yet as much as I would love to spend every afternoon basking…
From the time that traders gathered under a buttonwood tree on Wall Street until the 1970s, stockbrokers were known primarily as salespersons who got rich by recommending stocks and bonds to wealthy speculators. And while many brokers still do this today,…
Working with a business partner drastically changes the dynamics of running a business. A great business partner can add a lot to a venture. On the other hand, entrepreneurs can also benefit from going solo when the alternative means an…
A piggyback mortgage is exactly what it sounds like – one mortgage on top of another. This set of two mortgages was commonly used prior to the mortgage crisis to avoid paying private mortgage insurance (PMI), when homebuyers didn’t have a…
Finding the house of your dreams is often a stressful affair. Searching, haggling, and qualifying for a loan will take a toll on any buyer, no matter how experienced. Once the appraisal comes in and contracts are signed, most buyers…
Running a business is very risky. In fact, an estimated 49% of businesses fail within their first five years and approximately 30% of businesses don’t even make it through the first two years. Some industries are particularly risky and have…
After the real estate market deteriorated in the wake of the sub-prime mortgage crisis, the prospect of renting a home vs. buying became much more attractive. In fact, this trend has been well supported by a substantial decrease in home…
Some analysts claim that they are able to time the stock market and only invest during bull markets. The premise is simple: Buy stocks when the aggregate market is climbing and sell at the onset of a bear market. In…
Extracurricular activities can assist a child’s physical and social development. They can learn to work as part of a team, improve their physical endurance, hone artistic skills, and gain confidence. In addition, they can develop a lifelong love of sports…
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