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How To Locate Sex Offenders in a Neighborhood

 
 
 
 
 
May 9, 2008
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By Jim VanErmen
A "what can I do" approach to preventative measures in protecting myself and my family from sex abuse.

How To Screen a New Prospective Rental Applicant

 
 
 
 
 
April 23, 2008
By RICHARD MESSLER
Landlords should try and find the best renters available who they think will pay the rent in a timely manner and not damage the rental property. This can be accomplished by performing...

How To Save Money at the Grocery Store

 
 
 
 
 
April 22, 2008
By Terry Penatzer

How To Sell Your Home in This Tough Market

 
 
 
 
 
April 18, 2008
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By William S. Cherry, Ph.D.
Even homes in popular cities and subdivisions are going unsold when they don't have to. Maybe it's because of bad professional advice or maybe it's because of the hardheadedness...

How To Understand Credit Reports

 
 
 
 
 
April 16, 2008
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By Margaret Norton
Credit reports can be confusing-- how the information is compiled and how it effects your life. This article answers those questions plus many more, in addition to ideas on how...

How To Benefit from The Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA)

 
 
 
 
 
April 14, 2008
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By Margaret Norton
Do you know what to do if your credit, insurance or employment application is denied due to your credit report? The FCRA provides guidance on what to do in these situations,...

How To Feed Your Family on a Budget

 
 
 
 
 
April 9, 2008
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By Sonia C
A quick look at how to examine your monthly food spending, and how to stretch those dollars.

How To Bid on Hudson and Marshall Auction Properties

 
 
 
 
 
April 7, 2008
By Diann Tonnesen
With so many foreclosures on the market, banks are tying up their cash reserves making it impossible for them to loan more money. So the banks have been forced to resort to auctioning...

How To Avoid an IRS Audit

 
 
 
 
 
April 7, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris
Although the percentage of people who will undergo an IRS audit has gone down, there are still hundreds of thousands Americans who will be audited this year. Even if you've done...

How To Sell a Home Quickly

 
 
 
 
 
April 3, 2008
By Ron Wexler
Of course you can give your home away... but is that what you want to do? Getting it sold quickly while protecting your equity is the goal -- read this article to find out how.

How To Buy a House

 
 
 
 
 
April 3, 2008
By Alan Barker
Buying a house is a complicated process. It is a huge financial decision and there are many important steps that should happen for an efficient and safe transaction.

How To Stay Debt-Free

 
 
 
 
 
March 26, 2008
By Jean Sipalay
For every person who is working full time and living paycheck to paycheck, it has always been the case that being in debt is the norm. Guess what? It isn't the norm. It's an...

How To Determine a Real Estate Short Sale Purchase Offer

 
 
 
 
 
March 21, 2008
By Cory Boatright
This is a general, formulaic way to make a real estate short sale offer to the lender. Short sales can be unpredictable, but they do tend to follow these basic guidelines.

How To Choose an Accountant

 
 
 
 
 
March 17, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris
Is tax time coming up and you don't even know how to start? Are you running a small business and having trouble keeping track of finances? If so, you are not alone, and there...

How To Plan For Retirement

 
 
 
 
 
March 14, 2008
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By Mary Norton
Remember, leaving something that you had been a part of for many years is a major change. Change is often a break-away horse: you're either on its back or under its hooves. The...

How To Organize a Move

 
 
 
 
 
March 13, 2008
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By Margaret Norton
Moving does not have to be stressful if you plan ahead. Being organized, having a plan, writing things down and a positive attitude can make this job much easier for everyone.

How To Save Money Every Day

 
 
 
 
 
March 12, 2008
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By Sharon Watkins
There are small changes you can make that can save you lots of money. Just take a look.

How To Fix Bad Credit

 
 
 
 
 
March 12, 2008
By Chane Steiner
Fixing bad credit can save you thousands of dollars in interest and get you approved for the loan you're seeking.

How To Choose the Right Part Time Job

 
 
 
 
 
March 12, 2008
By Jean Sipalay
Are you someone working full time who wants to earn an extra income? If so, then this article is for you. As they say, nobody becomes rich by being an employee for all of his or...

How To Save Money in Your Everyday Life

 
 
 
 
 
March 9, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris
Most people are constantly thinking of how to save money, but not very effectively. There are some very simple ways to save money in your everyday life; although they may seem...

How To Save Money on Grocery Shopping

 
 
 
 
 
March 7, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris

How To Make Money on Your Home in a Down Market: Interiors

 
 
 
 
 
February 29, 2008
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By Margaret Norton
With today's declining real estate market, sellers want to maximize their profit. One way to do this is to make sure the interior of your home sparkles.

How To Make Money on Your Home Even in a Down Market: Exteriors

 
 
 
 
 
February 28, 2008
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By Margaret Norton
In today's real estate market, sellers want to maximize their profits. One way to do this is to make sure the exterior of your home sparkles.

How To Make Money on Your Home in a Down Market: Landscaping

 
 
 
 
 
February 28, 2008
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By Margaret Norton
Real estate sellers, in todays market, need to do everything possible to maximize their profit. This is part 1 of a 3-part series detailing what needs to be done to the property,...

How To Find Foreclosure Listings

 
 
 
 
 
February 27, 2008
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By Jim VanErmen
Info on obtaining FREE information on foreclosed properties in your area using online resources and suggesting other avenues which may provide additional inventories.

How To Get Financing for New Homes in Iowa

 
 
 
 
 
February 25, 2008
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By Kimberly Carrillo
New homes in Iowa seem to be sprouting up everywhere, but how does one go about getting financing for them, especially if you want to build a custom home? This article will run...

How To Make Extra Money Online

 
 
 
 
 
February 11, 2008
By Tracey Parker
Learn more about some of the most common options that have been used by people to achieve results and walk away with at least a small profit.

How To Get a Free Credit Report

 
 
 
 
 
February 8, 2008
By David Caldarelli
Under Federal law you are entitled to a free credit report once a year. This report, by law, will show any and all information contained in the files of the three major credit...

How To Protect Your Credit Rating and Your Identity

 
 
 
 
 
February 7, 2008
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By Denise Richardson
We all like to think we are in control of our lives. We feel confident that our unique identities, reputations and even our credit scores, are completely governed by our own actions....

How To Get a Public Liability Insurance Quote

 
 
 
 
 
February 1, 2008
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By Steve Smith
You want to be prepared when you are looking for a public liability insurance quote. The first thing to keep in mind is that public liability insurance is also known as liability...

How To Get Foreclosure Assistance

 
 
 
 
 
January 28, 2008
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By Lynnette Phillips
To assist those in danger of losing their homes there is free, bilingual, HUD approved counseling and advice available!

How To Choose a Loan

 
 
 
 
 
January 28, 2008
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By Lynnette Phillips
Are you buying your first home? Maybe you’re planning to retire soon, buying a second home or planning on an owner occupied investment property. Real estate loans are not one-size-fits-all....

How To Get a Landlord Insurance Quote

 
 
 
 
 
January 28, 2008
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By Steve Smith
Check list of what you will need to get a landlord insurance quote or buy to let insurance quote.

How To Shop for a Loan

 
 
 
 
 
January 23, 2008
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By Lynnette Phillips
You’re ready to become a homeowner, but you’ll need to finance your dream. This could be the most important transaction of your life. Where do you start, what questions should...

How To Prepare Your House for Sale

 
 
 
 
 
January 22, 2008
By Amy Friedl
The thought of getting a house ready for sale can be overwhelming. Being realistic and checking some details can make the process go smoothly.

How To Make Moving with Children Easier

 
 
 
 
 
January 18, 2008
By Amy Friedl
Moving can be stressful enough for adults. But when children are involved, it's important to consider the stress that can impact them and to address it so moving is easier for...

How To Make a Will

 
 
 
 
 
January 17, 2008
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By C.V. Rajan
In case you own properties and assets, the best time-tested and legally sound practice is to make a will so as to ensure that in the event of your death, your properties get distributed...

How To Deal with Home Business Taxes

 
 
 
 
 
January 15, 2008
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By C.V. Rajan
Whatever business your are in, the moment you say 'tax', Government is in the picture and anything you have to do with Government, irrespective of which country you belong to,...

How To Get Through Your Home Inspection Period and Keep Your Sanity

 
 
 
 
 
January 7, 2008
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By Gary Kiernan
There are many steps to be taken in the process of buying a home. The inspection period can be quite tense; following these steps will help lessen that tension.

How To Save Money Online

 
 
 
 
 
January 2, 2008
By Tracey Parker
Find ways to save money when shopping online.

How To Ruin Your Credit Rating

 
 
 
 
 
January 2, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris
Read at your own risk - these steps are guaranteed to ruin your credit rating and destroy your financial future faster than setting your wallet on fire!

How To Select an Insurance Broker

 
 
 
 
 
December 28, 2007
By Bassey Effiom
Here are some steps to follow when choosing an insurance broker.

How To Take a Home Inventory

 
 
 
 
 
December 27, 2007
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By Bronwyn Harris
Although you hope you'll never have to use it, a home inventory is something that is important to take. A home inventory is a list of all of your personal possessions and their...

How To Fund Your Retirement

 
 
 
 
 
December 26, 2007
By Mini Guruswamy
There are a number of things you can do today to ensure that you have sufficient money to retire with This articles suggests 10 things you can do today to begin funding your retirement.

How To Prevent Identity Theft

 
 
 
 
 
December 13, 2007
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By Bronwyn Harris
Don't be one of the 10 million people who gets their identity stolen every year!

How To Give Financial Gifts for Christmas

 
 
 
 
 
December 10, 2007
By Mini Guruswamy
It's the time of giving. Christmas is approaching. We all have relatives and friends that could use a little extra moolah. What better gift to give than a financial gift? But...

How To Easily Save $1200 a Year

 
 
 
 
 
December 7, 2007
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By Marion Cornett
Keep a jug or a bag or vase where you can throw money into at the end of each day. This will fill up faster than you could ever imagine, especially by following these easy tips.

How To Survive Escrow Without Losing Your Mind

 
 
 
 
 
December 7, 2007
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By Gary Kiernan
Getting through escrow can be a stressful process. This article will help explain it to you and take away some of the mystery.

How To Eliminate Personal Debt Faster

 
 
 
 
 
November 30, 2007
By John L. McKinley
High interest financing can keep a person in debt a lot longer than they need to be. Here are some simple easy to follow tips to reduce and eliminate personal debt faster.

How To Plan Your Retirement Savings

 
 
 
 
 
November 29, 2007
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By Leandro Bernardo
To ensure a safe retirement people need to assume a more conservative posture towards the future. There is a need to pick your investments so that you can achieve an average return...
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