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Should You Save Or Invest Your Money?

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This potential for loss is the major difference between savings and investment. The rewards are potentially higher with investments but so is the risk of losing your money. If you decide to invest in real estate, precious metals or collectable items, the same situation applies as investment in the stock market.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

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Yeah, There’s a Calculator for That Refinancing your mortgage to a lower rate and paying the same amount is an interesting sound-byte from Personal Finance Bloggers – but has anyone really run the numbers? 20′s Finances: Hiring a Property Manager: What it Offers You Real Estate Investments can be time consuming.

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Pros and Cons of Paying Off Your Mortgage Early

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If you are in the speculative real estate market, your situation is different again. How to Save Money on Your Home’s Mortgage The biggest expense in most people’s budget is their mortgage payment. Most mortgages cover the family home and so the investment is held until they want to move or down-size.