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How to Get Your Money's Worth When Hiring a Plumber

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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A good plumber will save you time and money. Find the right one by asking pertinent questions, and determine whether his or her answers hold water... more »

How to Give to Charity Without Giving Money

By TamekaHicks

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Everyone really wants to give to charity, but for various reasons tend not to. Money is usually the main reason. But, you really don't need money to donate to charity. Read on to learn how... more »

How to Go From Bum to Billionaire

By r2d246

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I'm a bonnified self made millionaire with a background in ecommerce and in realestate. Here is my plan that anyone can use to go from being a “Bum” to becoming a “Billionaire”. Enjoy. (boy do I ever have a lot of free time on my hands ... more »

How to Go Month-to-Month at the End of Your Lease

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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If you'd like to stay on at your rental when your current lease expires, but don't want to make another long-term commitment, negotiate a month-to-month rental agreement with your landlord... more »

How to grow rich on very little money

By parvenue

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I've heard many people tell me that it is impossible for them to save money because they do not have any money to save after paying the cost of living. While this may seem true to most (or may even be true for some of us), the point is this: most ... more »

How to Handle Large Disallowed Amounts on Insurance Claims

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Filing insurance claims requires careful planning and evaluation. Your insurance company expects you to justify your claims with all possible proofs and reasoning. If you file for too much or overvalue your claim, insurance providers are likely ... more »

How to Hire a Mortgage Consultant

By RedheadWriting

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There comes a time in our lives when we all must secure a mortgage, but how do you know you've found the right lender to partner with to help you fulfill your dreams of home ownership? Here are some simple steps that will help your navigate the ... more »

How to hold and price for a rummage sale

By Beveronius

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Are there items in your house that you no longer use that have value? Do you have clothes that you no longer wear or do not fit? You might be a candidate for a garage sale ... sometimes referred to as a rummage sale... more »

How to Holiday Shop on a Budget

By asmestad

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Holiday shopping can be expensive. Some families spend thousands of dollars in December alone and then use the remaining 11 months to pay themselves back. Here are some tips to help you enjoy your holiday shopping while not maxing out your budget... more »

How to How Banks make Money on Loans

By expertvillage

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Learn exactly how banks choose your interest rate on loans and how they make money in this free video clip on inside tips from bankers... more »

How to How Brokers Get Paid

By expertvillage

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Learn how brokers make money and get paid in this free video clip on banking and financial advice... more »

How to How to Borrow on Property?

By expertvillage

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Learn tips and advice on how to borrow on a property you want to buy and how banks decide how much to loan in this free video on inside banking pointers... more »

How to How to Choose a Loan Type

By expertvillage

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Learn tips on the right loan type to choose when buying a home in this free video clip on inside banking advice... more »

How to How to Find Financial Consultants You Trust

By expertvillage

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Learn how to choose trustworthy financial consultants in this free video clip on banking and financial advice... more »

How to How to get Financing for Buying a Home

By expertvillage

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Learn the three main places you can go to get financing to buy a home in this free video clip on inside banker tips... more »

How to Identify High Paying Dividend Stocks

By ninbroken52

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With the right stock, dividends can be a great feature. Dividends are payments made by a company to its shareholders. When profits are made, the company can either re-invest in the business, or it can be paid to the shareholders as a dividend. ... more »

How to improve and fix your credit report - It's never too late!!!

By parvenue

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It happens to most Americans. We all start out with a clean fresh credit rating but then we go away to college or buy a house and the credit cycle begins. The next thing we know, we're given ten to twelve credit cards at major department stores, ... more »

How to Improve Your Budget Without Earning More Money

By Mark Cussen

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Do you receive a substantial tax refund every year? Are you also constantly behind in your budget? If so, you may be able to reduce your income tax witholding with your employer in order to retain a greater portion of your earnings throughout the ... more »

How to improve your credit score

By Kuya

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Here's a short guide to illustrate how you can improve your credit score... more »

How to Improve Your FICO

By MelanieF

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Having a good FICO credit score could mean increased options for consumers when they need an auto or a mortgage. There are companies that work with consumers to improve FICO scores, however, there are many things that can be done easily on your ... more »

How to Increase your Credit Worthiness

By BASHARAT SHAH, MD

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When I came in to USA in October of 2002, I had no credit record on files of 3 major credit bureaus namely: Transunion, Experian and Equifax. Every time I would apply for a credit card I would receive a letter in mail saying that I had no credit ... more »

How to inspect a fixer upper home and determine if it’s a good investment.

By eflores

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So you found the diamond in the rough…a fixer upper. But is it really a good investment? There are many aspects to take into consideration when buying a fixer upper, this article will aid you in inspecting the home for major and costly problem ... more »

How to Insure a Catamaran

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Insuring a catamaran is a little bit different than insuring other types of watercraft. Some insurance companies cover only certain catamaran manufacturers, while others may cover a different list of catamaran manufacturers. It can be confusing, ... more »

How to Insure Antiques

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Over the years, almost without realizing it, you can manage to compile a sizeable collection of antique furniture or silver. These chairs and place settings have become a part of your life, and the thought of losing them to theft or a disaster ... more »

How to Insure Art

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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If you have art that you know is valuable, make sure you get it appraised and insured. If you don't and it's lost in a fire or another disaster, you'll have to deal with the loss of a valuable piece of work. Take these steps to insure your artwork... more »