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Category: Money Matters
Predatory Auto Loans
If you’re like me, the idea of shopping for a car might make you feel a little nauseous. For many years I hated car shopping. I always felt clueless during the entire process. Until I learned that educating… Read More
Purchasing a Home: The Down Payment
Many first time home buyers don’t understand that purchasing a home costs money. I frequently hear “I want to buy a home, what do you mean I have to put money down?” There are some mortgage programs that… Read More
Easy Ways to Save
It’s Florida Saves Week! Start small. Think big! Start saving for your future with these 31 easy ways to save: Save your loose change! Small amounts add up: 50 cents a day adds up to $15.00 a month,… Read More
Got Savings?
Recently, I heard a fact that really caught my attention. Low income families that have $500.00 saved for a financial emergency are more likely to survive a financial emergency than a medium income family that has nothing saved. … Read More
Beware of Scammers
Yesterday my 14 year old son received an interesting phone call from the “IRS.” The call came from a number my son did not recognize and since he does not answer calls from numbers he does not know the… Read More
Debt Collection: Your Rights
Last post we discussed what to do if you don’t believe you owe the debt. Today, let’s talk about your rights and what debt collectors can and cannot do. When attempting to collect a debt there are certain practices that… Read More
Do I Really Owe This Debt?
Last week I discussed debt collectors, why they might be contacting you, and how to stop them from contacting you. Today, let’s talk about what to do if you don’t believe you owe the debt. What does the… Read More
Understanding Debt Collection
Got debt? Most of us do! Debt comes in different shapes and sizes, from credit cards to mortgages. What happens if you miss or fall behind on payments? You might find yourself being contacted by a debt collector. … Read More