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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. I know a person that gave away so much money that she is now destitute and using food banks to live. Not being ready to make changes. Should You Buy a House Now?

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How Anyone Can Create Passive Income

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This statement says it all – we may not have the money to invest in real estate or a big business, but we most likely can invest our time. Then you can most likely lay back and just watch your bank account fill up with earnings. Passive Income With Real Estate. Network Marketing. What is Passive Income?

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

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Both are now old enough to open a bank savings account. I would go into the bank with my stubby little hands clutching my months worth of allowance (total of $1), deposit it and see the results right off printed in my book. Most of the time, the best we can expect from bank savings accounts has been from 2% to 5% before inflation.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

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Janet presents Watch Out for These Top 12 Canadian Scams posted at Credit, Eh , saying, “Scams surround us every day, and many of them are so clever and high-tech that it seems truly legitimate. Real Estate. If you have not yet read this yet, I highly recommend that you go and purchase a copy.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

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Take a moment to watch them. I bought shares of MSA (MSJAF on the pink sheets) … The Ultimate Juggle : Easiest Way to Make a Profit in Real Estate – Investing in real estate can be a great way to set yourself up for the future. You might just learn something. Read on to learn more!

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

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and says, “While the real estate market continues on the road to recovery, there has been quite a buzz recently regarding reverse mortgages. Mike from Experiglot shares 5 Ways to Use Your Bank Account For Investing. Scott Skyles from mortgage1a.com asks How Does a Reverse Mortgage Work? ,