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Making an Extra Mortgage Payment »

Even though I was so happy to buy my dream home, I really didn’t feel too comfortable doing it.  For most of us, getting a mortgage is the biggest debt that we will ever have, and for me it felt like a burden.  I know that I needed a roof above my head, but the [...]

JP Turner »

JP Turner is an investment banking brokerage that is run by retail brokers for brokers.  Their transition team is run by professionals  and they have one of the lowest fee structures in the industry.  Their brokerage tools include a host of online tools that allow you to open accounts online, initiate account transfers, issue client checks [...]

Peer to Peer Lending for Medical Bills »

I recently signed up for a loan through a social lending program. My medical bills have been out of control this year. Although I do have health insurance, I’ve still had to pay a lot of money out of pocket for medications, doctor visits and hospital stays. I didn’t want to get a traditional loan [...]

Don’t Wait Too Long When You’re in Trouble »

The owner of the barn where I board my horse recently lost one of his properties to foreclosure.  Unfortunately, it’s the property adjacent to the barn, so we’ve been using the pasture for the horses and as a makeshift riding arena.  The loss of this property is going to have a huge impact on my [...]

Who Do You Talk To About Debt Settlement? »

You’re having trouble making your mortgage payments. Someone calls your home and offers you a loan modification for your mortgage. What a tempting offer! Should you take it?
The rule of thumb that you should follow when it comes to changes in your loan is that you should be the one calling for information and not [...]