August, 2009
Refinanced to an Investment Equity Line of Credit
A month ago our real estate mortgages/debt/leverage looked like this:
Property Financing Current Balance PITI ...
Op-Ed: Hands Off My Haagen-Dazs And IKEA
Charlotte Allen's fed up with guidance offered by the "spend-more crowd," who decry inexpensive consumer goods and advocate for local food. In a piece for the Los Angeles Times, she calls out the "spending enthusiasts" for sending the wrong message in a down economy.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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10 Tips for Avoiding Overdraft Fees
As banks search for methods of increasing profits, increasing fees is a popular option. In the last year, overdraft fees have been the targets of increases designed to help banks boost revenue. According to recent research, banks project earning $38.5 billion from overdraft fees alone in 2009. Ninety percent of these fees come from only ...
Taught To Swim By Those Drowning In Debt
When writer Lori Gottlieb couldn't afford to take her son on a vacation to Hawaii this year, she signed him up for swim lessons instead. Gottlieb knew times were tight, but nothing prepared her for the parade of second-career swim instructors she met pool-side.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Are You An Economic Survivalist? Tell Us
We want to know how the recession has affected you. Whether you've managed to ride out the economic storm or you're struggling to keep your head above water, tell us your stories. You can post them on our Soapbox blog. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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