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May 14, 2012 at 6:00 am
Many of my faithful readers may have already read all of these posts, but I figured it was time to do a Best of Steadfast Finances. This website has been around for several years ... (
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May 10, 2012 at 6:00 am
If there is anything this recession has proven to Americans, it is that unemployment can happen to anyone. The economic turmoil has been particularly brutal for those on unemployment. ... (
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May 7, 2012 at 6:00 am
Exclusive membership, unique settings, beautiful resorts, fabulous locations, great marketing pitch, and access to above ordinary amenities. These are just some of the things that ... (
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May 7, 2012 at 5:09 am
If you are looking to start your own business, you are probably wondering what you can do to ensure that it is a success. Hundreds of books have been written about this very topic ... (
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May 3, 2012 at 6:00 am
Did you know that you might be paying corporate taxes and not even know it? Don’t bother checking your 1040 for an accounting error. If you aren’t self-employed, but paying ... (
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April 30, 2012 at 6:00 am
Americans traditionally consider travel a luxury, reserved for retirement-aged people who are able to afford the time and cost involved in taking a proper vacation. We often think ... (
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April 26, 2012 at 6:00 am
It’s becoming clear that one of the largest casualties to the collapse of the housing bubble has been easy access to mortgages. A number of changes to lending procedures has ... (
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April 23, 2012 at 6:00 am
Have you ever been in a situation where you find something you really want to buy but cannot afford it just yet? If it were the old days, you probably will save up for it first ... (
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April 19, 2012 at 6:00 am
Now that tax day is upon us, it’s time to figure out what to do with our tax return. The average American is getting back $2,700 this year and that’s a large chunk of cash. ... (
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April 16, 2012 at 6:00 am
Everyone who has a retirement account or 401(k) has one goal on his or her mind, and it is SAVING. However, it is not easy to handle IRAs and 401(k)s, especially if you are poorly ... (
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April 12, 2012 at 6:00 am
After several months of improvement, we are beginning to see home foreclosures pick up again. Last month, data showed that nearly half of states are seeing a dramatic increase ... (
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April 11, 2012 at 6:00 am
Looking for an elite credit card with great perks? Look no further.
The Visa Black Card is here to provide you with some of the most luxurious benefits. The Visa Black Card has ... (
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April 10, 2012 at 6:00 am
A host of factors including rising petrol prices have made the cost of running a van a more expensive affair over the course of this year. If you are a business owner you may have chosen ... (
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April 9, 2012 at 6:00 am
I wanna be a billionaire..” Perhaps this song by Travie McCoy became a massive hit not just because of its pop rhythm and lyrics, but also because at one time or another many ... (
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April 5, 2012 at 6:00 am
Pareto’s Principle is one of the most helpful economic concepts for everyday finances. Sometimes called the 80/20 rule, it goes like this: 80% of the effects come from 20% of ... (
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April 3, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Anyone who has been managing their finances for anytime knows that credit cards make consumer debt that much easier. It’s a simple fact that if you have the option to go ... (
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April 2, 2012 at 6:00 am
Adjustable rate mortgages are loans that offer the buyer low interest rates for some set period of time, such as five years. These rates will fluctuate depending on the prevailing ... (
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March 29, 2012 at 6:00 am
The news is abuzz over Bank of America’s latest program, mortgage-to-lease, to help homeowners abate impending foreclosure. Unfortunately, when you hear anything with Bank of ... (
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March 26, 2012 at 6:00 am
If you are shopping for a new home, you should take the time to learn about the seven most common types of houses.
Shopping for houses means looking through countless of listings ... (
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March 24, 2012 at 6:00 am
In Case you Missed it…
For those who have been following Steadfast Finances, we published two great articles this week, written by our staff writers.
Why Your Rent is on ... (
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March 22, 2012 at 6:00 am
No doubt, you are already grumbling about rising gas prices. You may even complain about your inflated grocery bill. However, there’s one other major cost on the rise this year: ... (
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March 22, 2012 at 5:00 am
In the UK there is currently a big media furor surrounding payment protection insurance.
PPI is essentially insurance that is sold on credit, so a loan or a mortgage for example, ... (
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March 21, 2012 at 6:00 am
While some cell phone credit card processing methods, like those associated with the Smart reader, raise the potential for fraud due to a lack of encryption, charge card terminals ... (
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March 19, 2012 at 6:00 am
Let’s face it, money is an essential part of our lives. The earlier we know and understand how to use it, the better. Many investors have often regretted the fact that they didn’t ... (
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March 15, 2012 at 6:00 am
Brace yourselves, because it’s about to happen again. The summer will come and gas is expected to make all kinds of new records. It all means more expenses to travel, to eat ... (
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