+Family Arrested Shoplifting Sears

+Family Arrested Shoplifting Sears - A Sears shoplifting +family were arrested this past Saturday. The family tried to make a quick getaway with some items from Sears. The shoplifting family made it a few steps outside of the store before they were arrested.

This family being arrested for shoplifting at Sears has a few issues with it, but we will talk about those later in the article. Allow me to give you the details of their shoplifting exploitations.
+Family Arrested Shoplifting Sears
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+America's Cheapest Housing Markets

+America's Cheapest Housing Markets - Have you wondered which markets in housing are +America's cheapest? I am sure you have been curious about this before. With the economy and housing markets slumping, everyone has wondered where the best deals in America are these days.

Those into real estate investing or just looking for a great bargain on a place to live should be interested in discovering +America's cheapest housing markets. They are great for purchasing cash flowing properties that you can afford to pay off over time. In addition, they are wonderful places you can live very

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Macy's Coming To Canada

Macy's Coming To Canada - Get ready Canada, coming to you soon could be a Macy's department store. This may be a few years off, but Macy's will be available via the Internet very soon.

Macy's is an American icon. The company has been in business for 142 years and is still one of the most well known brands in the country. However, Macy's is coming to Canada very soon according to their own announcements.
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J Crew Canada Pricing Controversy

J Crew Canada Pricing Controversy - The controversy over pricing in Canada of J Crew products has people outraged. The issue is one of paramount importance to J Crew as they are looking to make a serious market push into the Canada and their market.

J. Crew is a popular retailer in the United States. Recently, the preppy fashion chain looked to burst into Canada and make a market on the people. They ended up making a market, but it was on the wallets and pocket books of the people, not their hearts as they had planned.
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Tips To Reduce Auto Insurance

Tips To Reduce Auto Insurance - Everyone can use insurance tips to reduce their auto expenses in an economy like this. The media and the government talk about things getting better, but the people in middle America are hurting.

As a result, we thought it would be great to help you with a few tips to reduce your auto insurance cost. Everyone has this expense, therefore, learning how to reduce the cost of your auto insurance will save you on a month to month basis.
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Celebrity Dream Homes

Celebrity Dream Homes - The homes we dream about are celebrity reality. Celebrities are able to afford some of the most magnificent homes in the country and world. This should come as no surprise to you based on the amount of money they make.

The housing market crash reported this year seems not to be effecting the celebrity dream home market like it is the regular housing market. To say the real estate market is struggling would be putting it very lightly. However, the luxury market seems to be in full swing as we are going to examine in this article about celebrity dream

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Saskatchewan Couple Win $40 Million Lottery

Saskatchewan Couple Win $40 Million Lottery - To win a lottery for $40 million dollars would solve a lot of financial issues for most people. Acouple from Saskatchewan is living the dream today because this is exactly what happened to them.

After reading about this story on The Random Forest, I figured it would be a good source if discussion for the readership here at Invest With Passion. The lottery is something many people in this country play on a daily basis without the wonderful results. They just lose their money day after day.
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Saskatchewan Couple Win $40 Million Lottery

Saskatchewan Couple Win $40 Million Lottery - To win a lottery for $40 million dollars would solve a lot of financial issues for most people. a couple from Saskatchewan is living the dream today because this is exactly what happened to them.

After reading about this story on The Random Forest, I figured it would be a good source if discussion for the readership here at Invest With Passion. The lottery is something many people in this country play on a daily basis without the wonderful results. They just lose their money day after day.
Saskatchewan Couple Win $40 Million

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How To Report Contractor Fraud

How To Report Contractor Fraud - Fraud by a contract is something you want to report, but how? How to report contractor fraud is what we are going tot alk about in today's article.

This is a very important discussion because real estate investing as a rehabber or just doing some home improvements can be costly. If your contractor is doing you wrong or committing some sort of fraud, then it can cost you a fortune of money and heart ache.
How To Report Contractor Fraud
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Texas Strips Clubs $5

Texas Strips Clubs $5 - A $5 fee at clubs where women strip in Texas has been upheld by the Texas Supreme Court. Lower courts previously ruled the so called "pole tax" non-constitutional and put a halt to the tax. However, the tax on Texas strips clubs of $5 was upheld by the Texas Supreme Court.

The tax is applied to any strip club that has women dancing in the nude that serves alcohol. Typically, these establishments didn't charge an entrance fee at the door. Patrons could just walk in, enjoy an alcoholic beverage and the company of beautiful women on stage, but now they will have to pay

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+Foreclosures And 31 Percent

+Foreclosures And 31 Percent - 31 percent of the property sales were foreclosures in Q2. This number is down from the first quarter, but still points at major issues in the real estate market.

Those real estate investing and looking for great deals are picking up the properties and feeling great about them, but it still displays a major issue in the market today. The 31 percent of foreclosures in the sales market is six times the amount of foreclosures sold in a typical, healthy market. This is still cause for concern among real estate professionals.
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Chris Brown Condo Spat

Chris Brown Condo Spat - A spat at a condo has Chris Brown back in the sights of a judge. The R&B singer is on probation for beating up his girlfriend Rihanna two years ago. The fight was well publicized and has left Brown on edge with the community and the legal system.

This time neighbors are upset with Chris Brown for various reasons. They live near Brown in his new California condo. The neighbors are calling on the judge leaving messages of his misbehavior, but they haven't spoken directly with the judge as of yet.
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All About Counterfeit Money And Counterfeiting

All About Counterfeit Money And Counterfeiting - Ever wondered how much money is circulating in our economy these days? According to a study from the University of Wisconsin, there is about $824 billion dollars circulating throughout the system at any time.

That is a lot of cash, but how much of it is counterfeit. According to some sources, it is estimated that $64 million counterfeit currency is also floating throughout the system as well. This is something many of us don't think about, but should we? It seems like there is a good possibility one or many of these bills could float

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Credit Card Fraud Penalties

Credit Card Fraud Penalties - Ever wondered the penalties for fraud on credit cards? Maybe you have not, but we are going to have the discussion today.

The threat of credit card fraud is around us everyday. It is said most people are likely to be victims of credit card fraud or some sort of identity theft in their lifetime. Unfortunately, this is more than likely true. Hopefully it hasn't happened to you, but you should be prepared.
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Rentership Society

Rentership Society - In our society, rentership is becoming a very popular phrase used by people studying the homeownership trends in the United States. According to a new report, the country is becoming one of renters, hence the term rentership society.

According to a report by Morgan Stanley today, homeownership is poised to fall below 60 percent in this country. Depending on how you crunch the numbers, it could already be below 60%, which would be the lowest level of homeownership in this country since the U.S. Census started collecting this data.
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Women And Power

Women And Power - Power and women is something that has become good friends over the past few decades. Unless you have been under a rock during these times, you will have noticed women have been taking control of their futures and gaining power all around the world.

Recently, Forbes released a list of the most powerful women in the world. The list is full of people from those into government, business, politics, the public sector, private sector, and more. You might not find many in the world of real estate investing on this list, but they are climbing the charts in every way.
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New Home Sales 2011

New Home Sales 2011 - The 2011 new home sales are not looking great. The sales of these homes in 2011 have fallen for the third straight month in a row. Obviously, this is really not doing much for the overall economy with the sagging real estate prices.

Even those involved in real estate investing are becoming increasingly more concerned with the falling prices. While making properties and homes more affordable, many investors are wondering where the bottom of the market lies. Seems like it is no where in sight as we will find out below.
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Obesity Costs $15 Billion

Obesity Costs $15 Billion - Can you believe $15 billion dollars is the costs some states endure because of obesity? That figure may be a bit startling to you, but it is true according to a new study.

Researchers claim a few states spend as much as $15 billion dollars on obesity related medical cost each year. This number is a serious drain on the cash strapped budgets of states these days, but is there any relief in sight? America is one of the most obese nations on the earth if not the most and things don't seem like they are getting any better.
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Rising Foreclosure Risk

Rising Foreclosure Risk - The risk of foreclosure rising is happening in the United States. The economy struggles along and the prospect of rising foreclosures continues to plague the country. Informing those into real estate investing the foreclosure market is not growing just yet.

Adjusting for seasonal factors, the Mortgage Bankers Association came out with their numbers on the homeowners who missed one mortgage payment or more between the months of April to June of 2011. The second quarter was not promising to say the least. The figure showed 8.44 percent of homeowners missed at least

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Brad Pitt Pad

Brad Pitt Pad - The Malibu, California pad owned by Brad Pitt has officially hit the real estate market for sale. Those real estate investing might not be interested in the property, but those seeking a glorious home while on the west coast might be interested.

The Brad Pitt pad features 4,088 square feet. It sits one 1.26 acres of land in the beautiful and scenic Encinal Bluffs area of Malibu. As you might have suspected, it is not far from the beach and comes with stairs and path access to it. The pad includes a pool, tennis court, covered porch, open patio and view of the coast line,

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Healthy Cities in America

Healthy Cities in America - In America, there are cities that are actually healthy. I know people around America and the world can act as if we only have poor health and are full of gluttony, but this isn't totally true.

Today's article is aimed at identifying the most healthy cities in America. Maybe you are interested in moving to a new city and wondering where the best choices might be for the health conscious person. Maybe you are just curious to find out if your city ranks for the healthiest cities in America. Either way, let's find out.
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Gold Prices $1,900

Gold Prices $1,900 - At $1,900 an ounce, the prices for gold had reached the highest they had every been. The world and the financial markets seemed a bit dazed and a bit amazed at the number. However, the $1,900 gold prices didn't last for long.

The prices of gold climbed above the $1,900 mark briefly on global concerns over the economy. As you know, the capitalistic markets do not like to see a slow down in the markets and looks at this as a sign of weakness. Any signs of weakness in the market can trigger investors to flee for safety as they assume the markets will drop. Gold is

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Fines For Firms Dig Up Roads Rush Hour

Fines For Firms Dig Up Roads Rush Hour - During rush hour, roads can be very congested. Firms planning to dig up the roads in the United Kingdom will face fines for their poor timing.

There is no doubt road construction digs during rush hour can be a big pain for people all around the world. However, the Department of Transportation in the United Kingdom is stepping up to do something about it. They are hitting firms with fines that do construction digs during peak traffic hours in an effort to reduce the practice and make the country much more efficient.
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Buying Older Home

Buying Older Home - If the home you plan on buying is older, then there are certain things you want to check. Yes, you should be thorough when purchasing any type of home, but older homes need more attention because the parts have been used longer.

Every part on a home has what real estate appraisers call Useful Life. This is the number of years each of these parts and systems of the home are expected to work. For example, the roof has a useful life of about 30 years. Hot water tanks useful life is about 15 years. This applies to every part of a home and those buying or interested in real

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+Top Home Energy Suckers

+Top Home Energy Suckers - When it comes to suckers of energy in your home, it is important to know which are the top on the list. This is very important. To be serious about building wealth and creating a strong financial platform for your family, then you have to be conscious of energy efficiency.

Energy efficiency is created when you reduce the impact of top home energy suckers in your life. Just think of the hundreds or even thousands of dollars you are leaving on the table each month and year because you are not paying attention to the energy suckers in your home. Let's take this

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Britons Drink 5,800 Pints

Britons Drink 5,800 Pints - A new study claiming drink consumed by Britons number 5,800 pints. As a result, it says they suffer from 726 hangovers in a lifetime. This is a lot of alcohol by anyone's standards.

Inside the study based on 2,000 people surveyed discovered many Britons consume drink at least three nights a week. In total, they have about nine drinks a week. After doing the math, this works out to 468 alcoholic drinks a year. Again, that is a lot of alcohol by anyone's standards.
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Richest Neighborhoods 2011

Richest Neighborhoods 2011 - The 2011 list of neighborhoods with the richest people was recently released by Forbes. The list is very interesting to say the least, but there is one thing about this list that surprised me at first. However, after closer examination it makes all the sense in the world.

The list of the richest neighborhoods 2011 in the United States comes at an interesting time. The stock market is going to through a flux. It is bobbing up and down as the world believes we are about to go through double dip recession. The unemployment rate is over 9%, higher if you count the

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How To Retire At 55

How To Retire At 55 - To be 55 years old and able to retire is something many people want to learn how to do. There is no doubt the end of our working lives will come, but when is the question most people have to answer for themselves.

The government is experiencing a social security shortfall and looking for various ways to deal with this issue. One of the ideas gaining popular momentum is the idea of raising the retirement age to 70 years old. However, many people, including yourself, are searching for ways to retire much sooner than that. 55 years old seem to be the ideal aim these

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Simple Home Improvement Projects

Simple Home Improvement Projects - Projects and improvement to your home can be simple if you know what you are doing. For those of us that don't, then we have to hire an expert to come in and do the work for us.

However, an expert isn't always needed if you have some simple home improvement projects that need to be done around your home. If you are real estate investing or simply a homeowner, I am sure there are some things you need to get done around your properties. It is just the nature of homeownership. There is always something that needs to be done.
Simple Home Improvement

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Man Accused Of Stealing $200,000 From Dates

Man Accused Of Stealing $200,000 From Dates - $200,000 taken from dates of a man accused of stealing the funds. This is a very interesting case because many of our readers are single, dating, and interesting in finding love, but could this make you a target?

Sounds like something out of a movie, but you better believe it is real. No one wants to believe they are vulnerable when it comes to dates and trying to find someone to spend the rest of their lives with, but you never can be too careful. The world economy has forced many people into a corner and you just don't know how they will

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+Woman Stuck In Tub 30 Hours

+Woman Stuck In Tub 30 Hours -30 hours stuck in a tub leads a woman from Chicago to sue the makers of the bath tub. She was highly upset with the bath tub maker after her ordeal, but is going to live to tell her story and have her day in court.

Allow me to be honest when I first heard about this story, I immediately had a negative perception of the woman stuck in the tub for 30 hours. It was something inside of me that said this wasn't right. However, after learning the details of the story, I have much more sympathy for the woman and feel like the lawsuit may actually have some

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+Woman Stuck In Tub 30 Hours

+Woman Stuck In Tub 30 Hours -30 hours stuck in a tub leads a woman from Chicago to sue the makers of the bath tub. She was highly upset with the bath tub maker after her ordeal, but is going to live to tell her story and have her day in court.

Allow me to be honest when I first heard about this story, I immediately had a negative perception of the woman stuck in the tub for 30 hours. It was something inside of me that said this wasn't right. However, after learning the details of the story, I have much more sympathy for the woman and feel like the lawsuit may actually have some

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Japanese Return Found Cash

Japanese Return Found Cash - Millions of dollars in cash found and return during since the Japanese earthquake and tsunami in March of 2011. You must remember the devastation these events caused the small island nation.

The earthquake, which caused a tsunami as well, measured 8.9 on the Richter scale with staggering 6.0 or larger after shocks as well. The Japanese people was devastated, faced a nuclear meltdown, and lost a large section of their businesses, homes, and wealth. It was a terrible tragedy. One the world hasn't seen in quite some time.
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Montel Williams Marijuana

Montel Williams Marijuana - Medical marijuana is being sought by Montel Williams. Not for personal use, although he does, but with a license to grow and dispense in Washington, D.C.

Montel Williams is part of a nonprofit organization, Abatin Wellness Center, who is interested in becoming a marijuana dispensary in Washington, D.C. According to the Washington Post, city records indicate the organizations interest in starting a medical marijuana business.
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Wells Fargo Debit Fee

Wells Fargo Debit Fee - A fee for debit card usage will be tested by Wells Fargo very soon. This may seem like a warning for those of you that bank with Wells Fargo, but it should be a major concern for everyone.

The trend of charging monthly fees for debit card users is becoming a more popular idea each day in the banking communities. Wells Fargo is the second major bank to test the idea. Chase is the first, but if you are an informed consumer and investor, then you are aware that Wells Fargo is owned by Chase.
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+Woman Stuck In Tub 30 Hours

+Woman Stuck In Tub 30 Hours - After spending 20 hours in a tub stuck, a Chicago area woman sues the bath tub maker. If this story sounds a bit off to you, don't be alarmed it sounded the same way to me.

After learning a little bit more about the story, I feel like the woman is almost justified in her lawsuit against the makers of the tub that left her trapped for 30 hours.
+Woman Stuck In Tub 30 Hours
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Buying A Home As Is

Buying A Home As Is - As Is home buying is something most people do in their lifetime. It doesn't have a very exotic meaning to it. All it means is you are purchasing the home in the current condition and the seller will make no repairs to the property.

As a home buyer or a person into real estate investing, you are bound to run by a number of homes that have the words "As Is" listed in the sales listing. Don't be alarmed by this at all. It is very common, particularly in a market like this when there are a number of foreclosures on the market and opportunities to pick up homes at a

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11 Year Old Hockey Shot

11 Year Old Hockey Shot - Amazing shot in hockey by an 11 year old boy could have landed him $50,000, but there was a problem. The boy hails from Owatonna and has hockey in his blood, but should he have money in his pocket.

The boy's name is Nate Smith. The 11 year old went to the Shattuck St. Mary's vs. The World celebrity hockey game. It took place last Thursday night. The game was a fundraiser for the Faribault Hockey Association. There were 25 NHL players currently in the league playing in the game, so it was kind of a big deal.
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Best Places To Live 2011

Best Places To Live 2011 - To live in the best places are a dream of Americans in 2011. The state of the country's economy has many people wondering where they should live to give themselves and their families the most opportunity.

Today, we are going to discuss the best places to live in 2011 in the United States. You will find the list very interesting, but insightful as well. The list comes from the release of the Money List of Best Places to Live recently released.
Best Places To Live 2011
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Dennis Hopper Compound Relisted

Dennis Hopper Compound Relisted - Relisted is the status of the compound formerly owned by Dennis Hopper. The actor and director died in May of 2010 from prostate cancer.

The Dennis Hopper compound was listed for sale last year, but pulled off the market when it didn't sale. It has now been relisted for sale proving the world wide real estate market has been depressed everywhere.

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Social Security Shortfall

Social Security Shortfall - The shortfall of the social security fund is a very hot topic these days. It is on the tounges of every politician, not because they care, but because they know it is a hot button issue when it comes to getting re-elected.

They know seniors and the aging population vote, therefore, they must address this issue. The issue of social security and its pending shortfall is a critical one. It has to be addressed because there are so many people concerned with their future and what is going to happen to social security.

Social Security Shortfall

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What To Do After Id Theft

What To Do After Id Theft - The theft of your ID and what do to do about it afterwards is something I hope you never have to face. It can be a terrible experience trying to put the pieces of your life back together after someone has stolen your ID.

The good news is you don't have to remain a victim of ID theft, you can go on the offensive to regain possession of your identity. After you have regained your ID, you can take control to ensure this will never happen again. In fact, it is critical you take care of your money, future and your identity be ensure this never happens a gain.
What

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Top Home Improvement Disasters

Top Home Improvement Disasters - Disasters during improvement of a home is at the top of our discussion today. You would not believe some of the things people have gone through just to make an attempt at improving their home. When things go wrong, they can go very wrong in a hurry.

As a former real estate appraiser, I have seen a lot of things in my day. Don't worry, I will protect the guilty by not releasing their names, but will be sure to share a few details with you in hopes you won't follow in their footsteps. The mistake outlined below is avoidable, but for some reason these home

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+Best Cities For Sellers

+Best Cities For Sellers - Sellers are always wondering which cities are the best for their situation. Let's face it, the housing and real estate market is bleak to put it mildly. Not sure when the recovery will start, but it is not here yet.

A new study put out by Zillow.com shows which cites have the best median sale to list price ratio. Basically, which homes sold closest to what the sellers expected to sale them for.
+Best Cities For Sellers
Maybe median sale price to list price ratio isn't the greatest of indicators, but it is a good start to determine where sellers are getting just

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Cell Phone Scams

Cell Phone Scams - Scams involving your cell phone is nothing new. However, they are getting more sophisticated and prevelent in our societies. It seems every time we turn around there is a new one sweeping the country and world.

You have to be diligent and watch out for these scams because of the type of information we keep on our cell phones these days. If you think about it, most of us access our personal email, bank, even social media accounts from our cell phone. Therefore, if we allow someone else to gain access to our cell phone, then we are very vulnerable to attack and potentially

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What Homeowners Insurance Doesn't Cover

What Homeowners Insurance Doesn't Cover - Insurance doesn't cover everything most homeowners expect. This is what we are going to discuss today. There are too many homeowners, even those real estate investing, that believe their insurance policies cover any and every type of damage imaginable.

This is simply not the case. The reason for the misunderstanding is most homeowners don't read their insurance policy. Therefore, they don't understand what it doesn't cover nor what it does. This can lead to very big problems if they are unfortunate enough to encounter some damage not covered by

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+Fixed Mortgage Rates Drop

+Fixed Mortgage Rates Drop - The drop in the rates for a fixed mortgage is welcomed by those considering purchasing a home or looking to refinance. Each time the rates go lower and lower means people can borrow money cheaper and cheaper. This is a great thing if you own or are looking to buy.

Everyone is hoping the drop in these rates will spur the real estate market in the right direction. With so many properties on the market needing to be purchased before we can see some normalcy again, this should be a step in the right direction, but no one can be certain. Lower interest rates don't

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Should You Buy Or Rent In 2011

Should You Buy Or Rent In 2011 - The 2011 question of should you rent or buy a house is a big one. Many people are on the fence and don't know which side of the gate to fall. It is a very big decision and one that carries ripple effects throughout many industries and professions, but one that must be answered by those interested in moving this year.

For those real estate investing, the question is very important as well. Investors must understand the trends in the market so they can make their investments appropriately. Do they want to purchase distressed properties, fix them up, then sell

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Behavioral Investing Definition

Behavioral Investing Definition - The definition of investing with a behavioral technique is an interesting one. Many people have wondered about behavioral investing. Today, we are going to discuss this alternative way of viewing stock market investing.

The topic is relevant because of the violent swings the stock market has been taking the last few days. Obviously, the swings in the market have not been because of the underlying fundamentals in the market, but emotional behavior and fear based investing in the market. This can be dangerous, but also could present some massive

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Cut Air Conditioning Costs

Cut Air Conditioning Costs - The costs of air conditioning is something everyone could cut with a little diligence. I am not telling you to cut it off during a heatwave, but there are a few tactics and techniques you can implement to get the high price of your electric bill down a bit.

Cutting air conditioning costs is what we are going to talk about today, but you have to be willing to do somethings you obviously have not over the past few months. Realize it is going to take something different if you want or need a different result in what it cost you to cool your home.
Cut Air

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Problems with Real Estate Investing

This guest post is written by Tony Chou.

Real estate, as many investors call it, is the ultimate investment. Real estate is the only thing will hold its value 1000 years down the road. Probably all the stocks we know today will have gone bankrupt by then, but real estate is the one investment that holds true value. Teddy Roosevelt once said “they’ve stopped manufacturing land; it’s time to buy it.” But like any good investor, one needs to know the dangers and risks before investing. A major problem for investing in real estate lies in liquidity.
Problems with Real Estate

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How To Buy Your First House

How To Buy Your First House - Your first house you buy is something you remember for ever. It is how the meaningful part of your financial future starts, so it is not something you forget very easily.

This article is the second in the series on how to buy your first house. If you haven't read the first one, please go back and review that now. You can read the first part of How to Buy Your First House here.
How To Buy Your First House
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How To Buy Your First House

How To Buy Your First House - To buy a house for the first time is something you only learn how to do by doing it. No one can truly tell you the myriad of emotions and feelings you go through during your first purchase, but I am going to try and give you a glimpse before you dive into the waters.

You are purchasing at a great time in the market because rates are low and it is a buyers market. The term buyers market means there are far more sellers in the market than buyers, therefore, you have an advantage because you can just move on to the next property without hesitation leaving the

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How To Buy Your First House

How To Buy Your First House - To buy a house for the first time is something you only learn how to do by doing it. No one can truly tell you the myriad of emotions and feelings you go through during your first purchase, but I am going to try and give you a glimpse before you dive into the waters.

You are purchasing at a great time in the market because rates are low and it is a buyers market. The term buyers market means there are far more sellers in the market than buyers, therefore, you have an advantage because you can just move on to the next property without hesitation leaving the

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Sue Mortgage Lender

Sue Mortgage Lender - People are upset with the lender and mortgage company. Many wants to sue them for their poor service, communication and foreclosures, but are not sure if they should follow up and through with the action.

It can be a daunting question of if you should sue your mortgage lender, but one many home owners and real estate investors are considering across the country. They don't know what else to do in this situation. The communication with the mortgage lenders has been poor to say the very least and many are looking for a way to at least get their attention....but is a law

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Passive Real Estate Investing Strageties: ArmChair Investing

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In the past 5-10 years, society has been inundated by the real estate investing craze. Information can be found blasted over radio, television, and various media outlets. Many real estate gurus have surfaced and have even made millions simply from the sale of their "how to" material. We've heard about real estate flipping, land lording, tax sales, no money down strategies, etc. Many people have chosen to get involved and they have made lots of money, while others have not. This is partially due to the major "hands on" component involved with the aspects of the real

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Yakezie Summer Team #3

Greetings Investor, this is our third installment of the Yakezie Summer Teams update. I am on a day trip out of town, so I figured it would be a great idea to hook you up with a few of the personal finance bloggers I have been networking with over the past few months.

Yakezie is a wonderful personal finance network of bloggers that support, encourage and promote one another. This summer we decided to break off in teams and I am in a great one. This installment is the third of the day where I promote some wonderful articles I have read from this list of bloggers this week.

It is my hope,

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Yakezie Summer Team #2

Greetings Investors, hope all is well with you today. Seeing the market is crazy today and I am travelling right now, I thought it would be a great day to continue our first post of the day and promote some more great personal finance bloggers.

As I explained earlier, IWP is part of the Yakezie network of personal finance bloggers. We are dedicated to providing great personal finance information for the public and promoting each other. This post is aimed at promoting other members in the Summer Team I am involved in thus far.

I am going to post a few links below with some descriptions

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Yakezie Summer Team #1 Round Up

Greetings investors! Hope all is well with you in these turbulent times. The market is enough to drive anyone crazy that has money in it. I want to give you some encouragement that things are going to get better over the long haul.

To give you some hope of the future, I want to put you in touch with some other personal financial bloggers out there in the world I am in contact with and read their blogs often.

All of these bloggers below are in a group I associate with called Yakezie. Yakezie is a personal financial network of bloggers that work together to help each other promote their

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Mr Bean Crashes $1 Million Car

Mr Bean Crashes $1 Million Car - The car worth $1 million dollars crashes thanks to Mr. Bean, the actor. Fortunately, he wasn't hurt in the accident, but the valuable sports car has definitely seen better days.

Mr. Bean, as he is known to most people, is British actor Rowan Atkinson. He is made famous by the weird, off-beat, non-speaking character known as Mr. Bean. Delivering countless laughs around the world. The character made him a very rich man.
Mr Bean Crashes $1 Million Car
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Home Downsizing

Home Downsizing - Downsizing is an employment term, but many people are using it now in relation to their home. Downsizing the size of your home has become a popular topic in today's crazy economic market.

Making the move to a smaller home is starting to make sense to more and more people. They are seeking stability in this market and realizing the home they have may not be worth the pain and suffering they are going through to keep it. Especially when you factor in the fact that many homes are underwater these days, people are looking for a way out.
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When Are Incandescent Bulbs Banned

When Are Incandescent Bulbs Banned - Banned incandescent bulbs are coming to the United States....eventually. This question of when the incandescent bulbs are being banned has been asked many times. To be honest, I thought there was a simple answer.

Turns out, the answer to this question isn't so simple here in the United States. in fact, it is rather congested and mixed up. The rest of the world seems to be quite clear on where they stand on incandescent bulbs, but not the United States. The rest of the world seems to be banning these bulbs without hesitation because of their harmful

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Mr Bean Crashes $1 Million Car

Mr Bean Crashes $1 Million Car - The worth $1 million dollars crashes thanks to Mr. Bean, the actor. Fortunately, he wasn't hurt in the accident, but the valuable sports car has definitely seen better days.

Mr. Bean, as he is known to most people, is British actor Rowan Atkinson. He is made famous by the weird, off-beat, non-speaking character known as Mr. Bean. Delivering countless laughs around the world. The character made him a very rich man.
Mr Bean Crashes $1 Million Car
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Mr Bean Crashes $1 Million Car

Mr Bean Crashes $1 Million Car - The worth $1 million dollars crashes thanks to Mr. Bean, the actor. Fortunately, he wasn't hurt in the accident, but the valuable sports car has definitely seen better days.

Mr. Bean, as he is known to most people, is British actor Rowan Atkinson. He is made famous by the weird, off-beat, non-speaking character known as Mr. Bean. Delivering countless laughs around the world. The character made him a very rich man.
Mr Bean Crashes $1 Million Car
He is rich enough to live out a few of his fantasies of purchasing and driving a $1 million McLaren F1

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Lower Your Car Insurance Tips

Lower Your Car Insurance Tips - Tips to lower insurance on your car is what everyone needs these days. With the economy sputtering along, everyone could use another way to save a little bit of money in bank accounts, right?

Even though we are looking for ways to save money, there is no reason you should eliminate your car insurance all together. This is just a bad idea, so don't even consider it. There are savings, then there is setting yourself up for financial suicide, which driving without proper car insurance could be.
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Has Your Phone Been Hacked?

Has Your Phone Been Hacked? - Having a hacked phone would be a very bad expereience. Hopefully none of you has ever been through this situation with your phone. Unfortunately, it does happen to people very often these days.

With the proliferation of smart phones throughout the world over the past decade, more and more people are devising ways to hack into these technological wonders. The question is how can you identify if your phone has been hacked?
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Randi Zuckerberg Quits Facebook

Randi Zuckerberg Quits Facebook - Facebook founder's sister quits the company. Randi Zuckerberg decided to walk away from the organization after pouring her heart and soul into the organization.

It had to be a tough decision, but Zuckerberg quits facebook. A new firm is on her mind. It will be another social media company, but not geared to compete with Facebook directly. Randi Zuckerberg said she wants to take advantage of a few social media trends they noticed in the marketplace, so she is going for it.
Randi Zuckerberg Quits Facebook
Don't worry, there is no bitterness between Randi

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House Hunting Tips

House Hunting Tips - There are many tips for hunting for your next house you should understand. It doesn't matter if this is for real estate investing or for a great new location you are trying to move into.

Today, we are going to discuss some great house hunting tips to keep in mind when searching for your next house. You want to make sure you are in line with your desires, needs, price range, and style. There are plenty of properties on the market, so there is no reason you shouldn't get exactly what you need.
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House Hunting Tips

House Hunting Tips - There are many tips for hunting for your next house you should understand. It doesn't matter if this is for real estate investing or for a great new location you are trying to move into.

Today, we are going to discuss some great house hunting tips to keep in mind when searching for your next house. You want to make sure you are in line with your desires, needs, price range, and style. There are plenty of properties on the market, so there is no reason you shouldn't get exactly what you need.
House Hunting Tips
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House Hunting Tips

House Hunting Tips - There are many tips for hunting for your next house you should understand. It doesn't matter if this is for real estate investing or for a great new location you are trying to move into.

Today, we are going to discuss some great house hunting tips to keep in mind when searching for your next house. You want to make sure you are in line with your desires, needs, price range, and style. There are plenty of properties on the market, so there is no reason you shouldn't get exactly what you need.
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+Real Estate Agents And Home Warranties

+Real Estate Agents And Home Warranties - Warranties on your home are under scrutinizing because most of the time they are offered by real estate agents. The question is does this recommendation violate a very important law regarding real estate agents and their role in a transaction of a home.

The law in question is called the Real Estate Settlement Procedure Act or RESPA. The law bans anyone connected to a mortgage transaction to receive a referral fee for "settlement services." Basically, no one involved in a real estate transaction can receive a referral fee for something connect to

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Summer Porch Decorating Ideas

Summer Porch Decorating Ideas - If you were looking for some ideas for decorating your porch this summer, then you have come to the right place. Today, we want to share with you a few ideas to brighten up one of your favorite hang out locations outside of your home, but on your property.

If you are one of these people that choose not to use your porch as a chill and relax spot, then you need to reconsider. Some days and nights, it can be the best place on your property to relax. In addition, it can really spice up your curb appeal if it is done right. The best part about it is it doesn't

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Summer Porch Decorating Ideas

Summer Porch Decorating Ideas - If you were looking for some ideas for decorating your porch this summer, then you have come to the right place. Today, we want to share with you a few ideas to brighten up one of your favorite hang out locations outside of your home, but on your property.

If you are one of these people that choose not to use your porch as a chill and relax spot, then you need to reconsider. Some days and nights, it can be the best place on your property to relax. In addition, it can really spice up your curb appeal if it is done right. The best part about it is it doesn't

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Best Party Schools

Best Party Schools - Schools that party the best might not be at the top of your list for your child to attend. Therefore, I think it is important for you to be aware of which schools are known for their off-campus drinking and partying mentality as opposed to their books and knowledge they are imparting on our young people.

This is the perfect list to address following our post today about the Best colleges in the U.S. in 2011 because it will give you a starch contrast to a great education. This doesn't mean they don't drink and party at these schools on the best colleges list because

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Best Party Schools

Best Party Schools - Schools that party the best might not be at the top of your list for your child to attend. Therefore, I think it is important for you to be aware of which schools are known for their off-campus drinking and partying mentality as opposed to their books and knowledge they are imparting on our young people.

This is the perfect list to address following our post today about the Best colleges in the U.S. in 2011 because it will give you a starch contrast to a great education. This doesn't mean they don't drink and party at these schools on the best colleges list because

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Remove Smells From House

Remove Smells From House - When you purchase a new house, sometimes it is necessary to remove smells you may not like. The home could be new, so it may have that new home smell or even an existing home which may smell like the previous owner.

Either way, you know own the property and would like it to smell neutral if you are a real estate investor or like your family if you are planning on living in the property. There are some simple steps you can take to remove these smells if that is what you want to do.
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+Most Expensive Home

+Most Expensive Home - The home with the most expensive title in the country is not what you would imagine. In fact, if you saw the home, you would probably think someone was playing a practical joke on you. However, the $175 million dollar price tag would change your mind.

In fact, in this crashing economy full of people with underwater mortgages, lack of jobs, and future uncertainty, you would think all of the real estate market is suffering, but that isn't the case. In fact, the luxury real estate market is booming. Those real estate investing in this market are finding opportunity

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Best U.S. College 2011

Best U.S. College 2011 - The 2011 list of best colleges in the U.S. is available. This is the 27th year of the rankings. Things are not very different from last year, but there has been some changes.

The U.S. News and World Report produces the list of best U.S. Colleges in 2011. They have been doing this list for quite some time, but it isn't the only list they produce. However, this list is one of the more popular they do and respected even if it is a bit predictable.

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Best Party Schools

Best Party Schools - Schools that party the best might not be at the top of your list for your child to attend. Therefore, I think it is important for you to be aware of which schools are known for their off-campus drinking and partying mentality as opposed to their books and knowledge they are imparting on our young people.

This is the perfect list to address following our post today about the Best colleges in the U.S. in 2011 because it will give you a starch contrast to a great education. This doesn't mean they don't drink and party at these schools on the best colleges list because

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Rentership Society

Rentership Society - In our society, rentership is becoming a very popular phrase used by people studying the homeownership trends in the United States. According to a new report, the country is becoming one of renters, hence the term rentership society.

According to a report by Morgan Stanley today, homeownership is poised to fall below 60 percent in this country. Depending on how you crunch the numbers, it could already be below 60%, which would be the lowest level of homeownership in this country since the U.S. Census started collecting this data.
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Best U.S. College 2011

Best U.S. College 2011 - The 2011 list of best colleges in the U.S. is available. This is the 27th year of the rankings. Things are not very different from last year, but there has been some changes.

The U.S. News and World Report produces the list of best U.S. Colleges in 2011. They have been doing this list for quite some time, but it isn't the only list they produce. However, this list is one of the more popular they do and respected even if it is a bit predictable.
Best U.S. College 2011
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