Finding deals on houses is difficult but not impossible. Most of the time, the house and the offer you are looking for is right in front of you, but you have not been able to find it. After reading these golden rules, you will be able to do it. Jump right in to find out… Continue reading
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Divorce Recovery Mindset Option No. 5: Keep Your Eyes On The Prize Or Get Distracted By Emotions?
Exactly what Is the award? The Divorce Transition Process generally goes through three distinct stages: (1) Getting divorced, (2) Recovering from the divorce, and (3) Establishing a new life as a single person. Each stage has distinctly different goals, or “awards.” The objective of the Divorce Stage is: Obtain DISENGAGED. The goal of the Divorce… Continue reading
Mexico real estate: more attractive as Canadian home prices peak
Canadians seem to have caught up with, and perhaps even surpassed, Americans in terms of the benefits they can get from buying real estate in Mexico; For quite some time, the US dollar has been at an all-time high against the Mexican peso, making buying a home in Mexico more attractive, simply because of the… Continue reading
Deducting property taxes saves money on income taxes
They say only two things in life are certain: death and taxes. What is not certain is how much tax a person will pay. When it comes to federal income taxes, the bite can be substantial. The top bracket of income tax hits taxpayers a total of 35% of their taxable income. The only way… Continue reading
Explanation of the advantages of HDB loans compared to bank loans (an abbreviated version)
Before January 1, 2003, people who buy an HDB (Housing Development Board) apartment have to finance it with an HDB Concessionary Rate Loan or an HDB Market Rate Loan. But since then, HDB’s market rate loan has been replaced by home mortgages from financial institutions, which are published by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. HDB… Continue reading
Arkansas DWI Laws Have Changed!
[Note: An interlock is a breathalyzer installed on your car that you blow into before starting your car and periodically thereafter. It is supposed to ensure that your BAC is under .02 before allowing your car to start or continue to run.] Getting a DWI in Arkansas is now a bit more expensive. Prior to… Continue reading
Smart ways to avoid timeshare fraud
Today, if you are planning to buy a timeshare, the chances that you may end up in a fraud or scam are very possible. The timeshare industry has now become a new paradise for scammers who are quick to extract a considerable amount of money, either from people planning to buy a timeshare or from… Continue reading
Dealing with your credit card debt and mortgage payments
One of the biggest obstacles to being able to put together enough money to pay a down payment and qualify for a home loan is the amount of debt you pay off on your credit card. One reason is that you have very little money left at the end of the month to put your… Continue reading
OSIM massage chair reviews
OSIM massage chairs are among the most technically advanced on the market and compete directly with Japanese manufacturers such as Sanyo, Fujikura and Inada. They are also among the most expensive. What follows is a review of the current range of OSIM massage chairs and how they rank in terms of features per dollar. OSIM… Continue reading
Can the UK housing crisis be alleviated with ‘hard money’ loans?
The housing crisis in England and Wales is one where very few houses are being built because potential buyers are unable to get loans. “Hard money” loans as a considered solution. “Hard money” loans, most commonly issued in the US but exist in the UK between individuals, for the most part, allow loans to individuals… Continue reading