Chasing the Market

Chasing the Market by Paul Pastore Have you ever seen a dog chasing after a car? To a sadist, it might seem very funny. No matter how fast the dog runs, it will never catch the car. The dog will never slow the car down. And, the dog will never bite a moving tire. What must…

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What determines your Credit Score?

The Federal Trade Commission recommends that consumers check their credit reports and FICO scores annually to make sure they are accurate. Each of the three major credit reporting agencies produce its own credit score. The factors that have the greatest affect on your credit score are payment history and amounts owed. So, pay your bills on…

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Home Tax Credit Explanations

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is a tax credit of up to $8,000 in 2009. The new credit is designed to boost sales in the nation’s sagging housing market. Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, predicts homebuyers will purchase an additional 300,000 homes in 2009 as a result of the tax credit….

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