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Net Worth Report for September 2010: $31,072 +$2,058

October 7, 2010 Uncategorized

The mulching lawn mower has loudly proclaimed: “fall is here!”  I almost began to feel selfish and inconsiderate because other parts of the country might not experience such a profound and colorful transformation… but then I remembered that one of the reasons our county has the highest property taxes in the entire country when compared to home [...]

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Smart Tips to Cut Your Expenses

September 17, 2010 Uncategorized

Today we have a guest post by Jack of Darn Good Blogging.  He’s got some great tips on how to cut your expenses.  Check out his blogs for more great articles and tips on everything from making money as a college student to when subprime mortgages actually make sense.  Thanks, Jack! —- The need to [...]

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FAFSA Loophole #1: Put Your Money in Your House

September 3, 2010 Uncategorized

A few strategies exist to maximize your child’s financial aid eligibility when preparing to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Zac Bissonnette explains in his book Debt-Free U, that current FAFSA rules disregard home equity when determining your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC).   Here is how a smart person might use this rule to their [...]

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