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A Penny Saved…Nine easy ways to trim the fat out of your budget

Let me guess: You’re already struggling in this economy, Christmas is in the past for another eleven and a half months, and all you got this year was an empty bank account, right? So, what is the best way to start the New Year? Trim…


August 2010 - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The New Health Care Plan

Officially, it’s known as the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)” as amended by The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. Or, as most of us call it, “ObamaCare.” I used to object to the latter title, but we’ve all been calling the Economic…


Local Real Estate Market

There’s trouble in the economy, have you heard? Banks are failing, the auto industry is struggling, people are getting “downsized” and, in real estate, home values are down, foreclosures are up, it’s difficult to get a mortgage and nothing’s selling. Now that we’ve got that out…


REPUBLICAN ROUND-UP

In November of this year, Seat 123 is up for grabs in the South Carolina House of Representatives. Meet the three candidates vying for this important position in local government, and what they intend to do SHOULD they make it to Columbia. ******************************************************************** Even though Democrat Tip…


Weathering Market Changes

With current market turmoil, many people have seen a reduction in their retirement accounts and investment portfolios. It’s no question that people get emotional when it comes to their money. But rash decisions often lead people to make portfolio changes that may have…


What You Need To Know About...Real Estate Tax Advantages

Is real estate a good investment right now? Damned if I know. What I do know is that the tax laws related to real estate investment and ownership, particularly the ownership and sale of a personal residence, are a smorgasbord of goodies for taxpayers. Here’s…


What you need to know about… Investments

Let me first be clear about what I mean by investments. “Investing,” as opposed to “saving” means putting your hard-earned money at risk, and this is not something you should consider doing until you have put away enough savings, as in cash and cash equivalents,…


What You Need To Know About…Mortgages (Part II)

A good first step in the home buying process is to locate a reputable local mortgage banker and go through a “pre-approval” process to get a professional opinion on how much of a mortgage you will be able to obtain. This is an informal process,…


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