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05 Sep 2013

Reasons To Think Twice Before Paying Off Your Mortgage Too Quickly

Mortgage Tips

Most of the financial advice out there is focused on how you can pay off the mortgage on your home as quickly as possible, from making lump sum payments to switching to bi-weekly payments rather than monthly. However, there are a few things that you might want to consider before you put all of your financial efforts into paying off your mortgage as quickly as possible. Diversifying Your Investments Of course, paying off your mortgage as fast as possible has a number of obvious advantages. You will be able to own your home a lot sooner and you will decrease…

04 Sep 2013

By Mark Feder

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Rounding Up Your Mortgage Payment, Will It Really Help?

Mortagage Tips

Paying off the mortgage on your home as quickly as possible will ensure that you pay less interest and save money in the long term. But how can you accelerate those payments so that you own your home sooner? One simple and easy way that you can pay off your mortgage faster is to round up your mortgage payment to the nearest $100 interval. So, for example, if your mortgage payment is $756 per month, you can pay $800 instead. Not only will this help you to pay off your mortgage sooner, but round numbers are also much easier to handle for simple calculations. You will be…

03 Sep 2013

By Mark Feder

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7 Tips On Getting A New Mortgage After Bankruptcy

Mortgage Tips

You have found your dream home and you are eager to get a mortgage, move into the property and start enjoying life there. However, there is only one problem standing in your way – the fact that you have been through some hard financial times in the past. If you (or your partner) have been bankrupt previously, will this affect your chances of being able to buy the home you want? The good news is that it is still possible to obtain a mortgage even if you have been bankrupt before. Here are some tips that will help you to…

30 Aug 2013

By Mark Feder

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7 Simple Steps To Finish Your Basement This Holiday Weekend

Around The Home

Not only does the Labor Day weekend signal a little time off work, but it also indicates a close to the summer season, which means it's time to get ready for colder weather. So get in the spirit of the long weekend and put the labor of love into your home by creating a cozy hideaway that your family can retreat to once the outdoors become too chilly. One of the best places to create this snug space is to mimic hibernating animals and go under ground — to the basement. Whether your lowest level needs a facelift or is…