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How to Save Money when Shopping for Car Insurance

  • January 16, 2016
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Depending on the number of cars you or your family owns, auto insurance can be quite expensive—that is, if you don’t shop around every few years. Here are some tips from insurance experts to make sure you get maximum coverage at the lowest possible price. Multiple Insurance Companies Maybe your homeowners’ insurance provider is different
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10 Commandments When Applying for a Mortgage Loan

  • January 13, 2016
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Thou shall not change jobs or become self-employed.   Thou shall not buy a car, truck or van unless you plan to live in it.   Thou shall not use your credit cards or let your payments fall behind.   Thou shall not spend the money you have saved for your down payment.   Thou
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Setting Up Hack-Proof Passwords

  • December 23, 2015
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It’s a sad state of affairs—but millions of passwords have been stolen as recently as last week! So, someone did a study on HOW we choose our passwords in the first place… and here’s what NOT TO DO: • Don’t use the same password across multiple websites. • Don’t use security questions that anyone can
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There’s a Lot more to a Loan Officer than Interest Rates

  • December 16, 2015
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I often get calls that start out by asking the same question: “What are your interest rates?” It reminds me of the time when a distant relative purchased a home. I quoted him an interest rate and when I called to follow up to see if he wanted to set up a loan application appointment,
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How Color can affect how much You Spend

  • December 11, 2015
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I’m sure you’ve always suspected this, but marketing experts say that people subconsciously associate specific colors with specific “messages.” Retailers have picked up on this and carefully choose colors in an effort to get you to spend more money. Here are 9 colors may affect your purchasing habits: Blue – It’s the color of “trust”
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