How to Save Money in the New World

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What a difference nine months make. In the not-long-ago credit-card binge days, one of the “in” things was to own a TV the size of a bus. Today, it’s to have six months of living expenses saved in case you get laid off. Until recently, buying was the social norm; ”having stuff, having name brand [...]

It’s Still Possible to Get a Home Loan

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The days of doling out home loans to just anyone are over. With the nation facing a deepening financial crisis, mortgage banks have tightened their credit standards. Here’s how to get that new home loan: At Fresno-based Murphy Bank, Vice President Richard Laxton says the bank is looking for people with a credit score of 700 [...]

Avoid Getting Hooked by Debt-Reduction Schemes

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Get rid of debt fast and easy, for pennies on the dollar. If the deal sounds too good to be true … well … you know the drill. As the jobless rate climbs, many people find themselves falling behind on credit-card bills, struggling with living expenses and bogged down with a mortgage or car payment. [...]

Marketing New Homes Offline

Multiply your efforts by marketing new home properties to local affinity and social groups. Individuals and companies that offer specialized services serve “niche markets” and usually well compensated; and usually at a premium price compared with those who attempt to be everything to everybody. The truth is, there are just too many different types of groups and the [...]

Google allows home buyers to exclude your website

Now home buyers can now tell Google which sites to show them search results from. According to Google, “The preferred sites feature lets you set your Google Web Search preferences so that your search results match your unique tastes and needs. Fill in the sites you rely on the most, and results from your preferred sites [...]