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Make a statement in your rental with DIY lamps
Making a lamp is really not all that difficult and it can add something unique and one-of-a-kind to your Dallas rental, never mind being able to say, “I made it myself!” An old dress form, tripod, old toys or any kind of large coffee or food tin can make a charming addition to your home [...]
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Find wireless and internet providers to boost your Atlanta business
In today’s market, the wise use of technology can make or break your business. A broader spectrum of Atlanta residents are becoming dependent on wireless and internet technologies to support their careers. Remote employees, entrepreneurs, and frequent travelers rely on consistent coverage and fast connections to help their businesses operate at the speed of light. [...]
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Avoiding your own fiscal cliff this holiday season
Your spending decisions now will greatly affect your financial future. It’s so easy to live outside of our means during the holidays. Our sentiments surge as we try not to think about ourselves and focus on giving the best gifts possible for the people that we love. Unfortunately, once the love has been spread, the [...]
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$500 million burning a hole in your pocket? We can help.
If you win the Powerball jackpot we will gladly help you spend it–wisely. Everyone is buzzing about the nation’s largest Powerball jackpot: now $500 million dollars just waiting on one lucky person. The winner could easily enjoy the lavish life and even pass some of the wealth on to future generations if they play their [...]
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Shopping frenzy goes online on Cyber Monday
Have you made your wish list yet? The arrival of the holiday season brings out the latent desire to spend in most of us and retailers can’t wait to show off their best deals for 2012. According to a recent Zogby Analytics survey commissioned by TransUnion, nearly a quarter (22.8 percent) of Americans surveyed plan [...]
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Apartment market trends for 2012
Many apartment renters felt the squeeze in 2011, as the economic downturn spared no one. Rents were up, and availability was sometimes scarce. What’s in store for renters for 2012? More of the same, but with the potential for relief ahead. One factor for renters to be aware of: it’s going to continue to be [...]
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When NOT to do it yourself
Do-it-yourself is a great way to save money on a wide range of tasks, but there are times when it actually pays to use the services of a professional. When should you go ahead and pay someone else to do the work? Here are four times when DIY can end up costing you: Taxes. You [...]
Making a money-saving resolution work
As you ushered in 2012 you may have brought with it a host of resolutions. Contrary to what some of the more questionable tabloid fodder in the grocery store checkout lines may have you believe, you shouldn’t blow all your cash by December 21st. Saving money is a very legitimate and popular resolution. Easy to [...]
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Five things you can live without
Looking to save some money? Embrace change. Innovations in just the past 5 years have rendered old technologies obsolete, or delivered alternatives that are cheaper, better, or more convenient. Are you still clinging to the old ways? Take a close look, here are four items that you really (I promise you!) don’t need anymore: Desktop [...]
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Pell Grant restrictions offer no grace, leeway
Pell Grant recipients are about to get screwed. But first, a few fun facts: About 1/3 of all apartment renters are 20-somethings. 20-somethings also encompass a vast majority of undergraduate students. A less fun fact: 20-somethings make up most Pell Grant recipients. If you’re a college student trying to pay for your education and your [...]
Business and Economy \ Property \ Real estate \ Renting
Ready or not, your rent is going up
A recent study shows that renters across the nation won’t be able to escape raising rent rates going into 2012. According to Rent.com, 45% of property managers have seen a decrease in vacancy rates since this time last year. With rentals in such high demand, the big guys aren’t waiting to take advantage of the [...]
Investment \ New Year \ Real estate \ Real estate broker/agent
Real estate resolutions for the new year
Already thinking about how you’re going to change your life in 2012? Want to live differently or just live somewhere different? We have four great things you can do to change the way you think about real estate in the new year. How to get started? Ask yourself the following questions, and pay close attention [...]
Don’t miss the best after-Christmas sales
So Christmas is over and you’ve taken back most of your gifts. Guess what? Time to start shopping again, this time for the best bargains you can get your paws on. A few of our favorite post-holiday sales are found at: Macy’s – Yes, we’ve been known to return things that we bought at full [...]
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Get your financial ducks in a row before 2011 is done
Yes, there’s a lot to get done before the end of the year. And we’re not talking about the shopping, decorating, partying or traveling. The year’s end is an important time to get your financial house in order, prepare to pay your taxes, and think about money-related goals for next year. Where to start? How [...]
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As seen on TV: Layaway makes a big comeback
Merchant layaway programs, that staple of old-time American consumer purchasing, are making a big comeback. With uncertainty being the only thing that’s certain about the economy, a return to tradition has a lot of appeal for buyers and sellers. Want a pricey item and need some extra time to pay it off? Here’s your chance [...]
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Make your first visit to a financial advisor count, Part Two
In our previous post, we touched on the importance of taking control of your financial future. This includes doing your own research and arranging a consultation with a financial advisor. Learn more on how to prepare for your first meeting here. Establish a timeline. Figure out what funds you’ll need to access in 5 years, [...]
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5 Tricks for enjoying the holidays without going broke
The end of the year is the time where we spend, spend, spend. Unfortunately, it’s a habit that can bring us into the New Year with unnecessary debt and stress. Look forward to the holidays and the year to come with these helpful tips. Buy a rechargeable gift card for yourself. Determine how much you [...]
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Marriage + financial benefits = Wedded bliss
No, not like that silly! Marrying just to get rich is a bad idea (I’m looking at you, Guy-who-just-married-and-now-divorcing-Kim-Kardashian). But marriage does result in several immediate financial benefits, so if you are trying to push a certain someone into making a decision, here are some extra carrots to tie to your stick: Combined expenses. In [...]
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Make your first visit to a financial advisor count
(Part one of a two-part series.) For many 20 somethings, seeking the assistance of a financial advisor is limited to asking a parent about taxes or borrowing $20 from a buddy until payday on Friday. A staggering number of young professionals are stepping into the job market simply hoping to find a job, much less [...]
How much will you spend this holiday season?
Will your holiday spending be Santa-spectacular or miserly and Grinch-like this year? A highly regarded national survey anticipates that most of us are going to spend the same amount on gifts this shopping season as we did last year, but concern about the economy is still a very real factor in shoppers’ decision-making process. Though [...]
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