Shop and save on title, closing servicesMore great information from Michele Lerner at Bankrate.com Shop and save on title, closing services You can choose the title or escrow company that handles your closing. Shop for price, but also assess the staff’s trustworthiness and knowledge. Reputable companies post fees online, making it easier to shop. If you have already been shopping for [...]
Tax Tips Wiki- Relevant ResourcesTax Tips Wiki- Relevant Resources In preparing you for your annual tax filing, HomeActions offers many resources. 1. Know the rules about deducting mortgage interest – especially after a refinance. This Article from Benny Kass provides info on properly deducting your Mortgage Interest. Get it HERE Also, here is a good resource from the IRS [...]
Debts that can’t be wiped out in bankruptcyDebts that can’t be wiped out in bankruptcy Great Info from Justin Harelik at Bankrate.com In last week’s column, I discussed some common debts that could be eliminated in a bankruptcy filing. To keep it even, I’d like to talk this week about some debts that can’t be discharged in bankruptcy. You are able to [...]
How to assess your need for flood insuranceHighlights Floods are the nation’s top natural disaster, according to FEMA. Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage. To buy flood coverage, your community must participate in the NFIP. How to assess your need for flood insurance Great info on flood insurance from Jay MacDonald • Bankrate.com Read more: How To Assess Your [...]
Savings bonds stuck in inheritance feudFrom Dr. Don Taylor, Ph.D., CFA, CFP • Bankrate.com Savings bonds stuck in inheritance feud Dear Dr. Don, My grandparents had four Series E savings bonds. The registered owner of those bonds was either my grandpa or my grandmother. They have both died. Of their children, my aunt has died, but my 91-year-old mother is [...]
Topic Summary: Online Coupons and Privacy ConcernsA Great Article I found at http://www.allisonstine.com/ COUPONING IN THE INTERNET AGE – PRIVACY CONCERNS Topic Summary: Online Coupons and Privacy Concerns We are all accustomed to seeing the coupons in the Sunday paper. Now that the internet and mobile coupons are showing enormous growth, you need to be aware of the tracking technology behind [...]