June 2010

We Are Home Owners!

by Glen Craig
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It’s done.  We closed on our home this past Friday. We are now officially home owners! I can’t believe it’s complete. It was only a few months ago that we started looking for a house.  We fully expected to be moving into a new home in the Fall but here we are with the keys [...]

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Payoff Mortgage Faster – How Do I Do It? – Four Ways

by Glen Craig

Who wouldn’t want to pay off their mortgage faster?  The big question is “how do I do it?” Whether to pay off your mortgage faster, is an important personal financial decision. But before one can answer “how do I do it,” you must first ask the questions of “can I do it” and “why should [...]

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Happy Father’s Day And Links

by Glen Craig
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To all you Dad’s out there (especially mine) – Happy Father’s Day! You guys help mold us into the people we are.  Sit back, grab a cold one, and enjoy the game today!  And know what?  Here’s to the kids too.  You little rugrats (regardless of age) are what make being a Dad great!

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Should The First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Deadline Be Extended?

by Glen Craig
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The First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit deadline is quickly approaching. Those who signed contracts by April 30, 2010 have until June 30, 2010 to close on the deal in order to qualify for the tax credit.  To recap, the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit was initially extended in November 2009.  At that time, [...]

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Fed Issues Final CARD Act Rules-Limits Credit Card Late Fees

by Glen Craig
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The Federal Reserve issued its final rules as part of the CARD Act of 2009. Their new rules work to help protect consumers from high late fees and other penalties. Here’s a rundown of the new rules:

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Best Of Money Carnival #55

by Glen Craig
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Welcome to Free From Broke and the 55th edition of the Best of Money Carnival! It’s an honor to be your host this week.  Why?  Because I get to bring you the ten best articles in personal finance!  In most other carnivals you have a lot of sites submit an article and as long as [...]

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When You Save Are You Really Saving?

by Glen Craig
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You always hear from people how they saved money on this or that. That’s great and all but sometimes I wonder – Did you really save?  I mean, what did you save?  Did you put money into your savings?  Did your wealth grow?

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Choices For Your 401(k) When You Leave Your Job

by Glen Craig

A 401(k) plan is an awesome vehicle to save for retirement! But what do you do if you leave your job?  Do you take the 401(k) with you?  Where do you put it?  Should you leave it?  You have some choices for your 401(k) which I’ll outline for you below:

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Buy Low. Better Yet, Buy Lower.

by Glen Craig
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Why do people get excited when their favorite retailer holds a sale, but not when Wall Street does? Let’s start with the obligatory disclaimer – this is not an encouragement nor a discouragement to buy or sell particular securities, stocks carry risk, consult a financial advisor but you don’t have to, etc.  That was for [...]

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