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The Worst Financial Decisions I’ve Seen

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Not paying your real estate taxes. Eventually he could not pay the real estate taxes and the home was put on the county’s tax lien sale auction. It is truly frustrating and stressful for the people who care about you to watch as you go downhill and get yourself into trouble. Should You Buy a House Now?

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Seven Retirement Lessons Learned

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We didn’t count on the psychological effect on me though. Hubby continued to work hard around the estate (ok, I’m being a bit grandiose – but you could call 6 acres an estate – right?) Our alternate income streams include an inherited IRA, real estate rental income and dividends/interest from investments.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

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20′s Finances: Hiring a Property Manager: What it Offers You Real Estate Investments can be time consuming. Good Financial Cents: What to Watch For With Debt Settlement Companies Considering using a debt settlement company? This post shows highlights how much you can earn before you need to pay tax.

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