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Wednesday, January 30th, 2008 Life
Whether it is protecting our pensions, fighting for quality health care or taking a stance against privatization, Hillary has show her commitment to working families.Here ’s where she stands on key issues that affect the lives of the men and women who provide the vital services that make America happen.
FIXING HEALTH CARE
“I believe everyone,every [...]
Why Hillary?
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008 NEW YORK SENATOR Hillary Clinton She is the candidate with the strength and experience to change America.
With housing foreclosures at an all time high,oil prices continuing to rise and millions lacking health insurance, we need a president with the strength and experience to change this country. That ’s why recommends our Senator Hillary Clinton for [...]
Can a home seller sell a home for less than its mortgage?
Sunday, January 27th, 2008Yes, in some case you can sell your home for less than what you still owe on the mortgage. But it is complicated and depends on the lender. This situation is known as a “short sale.” Sometimes a lender will be willing to split the difference between the sale price and loan amount, which still [...]
Lithium-ion battery wins over remodelers
Saturday, January 26th, 2008You’ve no doubt heard about lithium-ion batteries by now, and have probably heard some of the claims about what an improvement they are over past battery technologies. So what exactly is lithium-ion, and is it really any better?
Ever since the first cordless tools were introduced and professionals and do-it-yourselfers alike applauded the convenience of no [...]
IRS to step up enforcement of Starker exchanges
Friday, January 25th, 2008If you are considering a 1031 exchange (also known as a “Starker exchange”), you better make sure that you do it right. The Internal Revenue Service plans to increase its audits and its enforcement of these exchanges by the summer of 2008.
Usually, when a taxpayer sells a business or investment property, the taxpayer must pay [...]
Top 10 ways to repair credit, boost score
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008When it comes to repairing your credit, you’re the best person for the job.
Credit repair scam artists will charge you anywhere from $500 to $1,500 or more upfront, and promise you everything from a new Social Security card to perfect credit.
But these companies can’t do anything for you that you can’t do for yourself — [...]
Fed Cuts Interest Rate Amid Global Stock Sell-Off and Fears of Recession
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008The Federal Reserve, confronted with a global stock sell-off fanned by increased fears of a recession, slashed a key interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point on Tuesday and indicated further rate cuts were likely.
The surprise reduction in the federal funds rate from 4.25 down to 3.5 percent marked the biggest funds rate cut [...]
Fed’s call for stimulus may be too little, too late
Sunday, January 20th, 2008Markets have entered a panicky freefall, the common precursor to at least a temporary rebound. Mortgages reached 5.75 percent, approaching the 5.25 percent all-time lows of ‘02-’04 from which rates vee’d up every time. Of course rates could go lower, even set a new record, but this is a bird-in-hand moment for refinancing.
This adventure began [...]
Stocks Extend Plunge; Dow Falls 306
Friday, January 18th, 2008Stocks Extend Plunge As Manufacturing Index Falls; Bond Insurers Fall Amid Fears of Losses
Wall Street extended its 2008 plunge Thursday, sending the Dow Jones industrials down 306 points and to their lowest level since last March after a regional Federal Reserve report showed a sharp and unexpected decline in manufacturing activity. Downgrades of key bond [...]
How is a home’s value determined?
Wednesday, January 16th, 2008You have several ways to determine the value of a home.An appraisal is a professional estimate of a property’s market value, based on recent sales of comparable properties, location, square footage and construction quality. This service varies in cost depending on the price of the home. On average, an appraisal costs about $300 for a [...]
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