How to Permanently delete private data on your computer
March 3, 2010 by Deborah
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If you are donating an old computer to a charity or just want to make sure that sensitive information is deleted forever, there are a few things you can do. For PCs, try file shredder (www.fileshredder.org ) or KillDisc ( www.killdisk.com ).Both free programs can permanently remove files. On a Mac, just put the files in the Trash and select “Secure... [Read more...]
Recipe Search Engine
March 2, 2010 by Deborah
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Since people are always on the run, here is a way to put something together at the “last minute” without eating at the usual killer fast food chain. It finds dishes you can make with ingredients you have on hand. At www.supercook.com enter an ingredient, and the site generates a list of recipes that use the ingredient. Click on the recipe... [Read more...]
BETTER CREDIT SCORE, CHEAPER HOUSE PAYMENT
January 25, 2010 by Jennifer
Filed under Deb & Jen's Blog, FICO score and Credit Report information, Getting a Mortgage, Your Credit Score information
A family put a 3.5% down payment on a $172,900 house with a resulting loan of $166,850. Here is what their bottom line would look like… Score Rate Monthly Payment Total Cost 760+ 4.981% $893.75 $326,900 700-759 5.203% $916.50 $335,090 680-699 5.380% $934.83 $341,689 660-679 5.594% $957.22 $349,749 640-659 6.024% $1002.93 $366,205 620-639 6.570% $1062.30 $387,578 Less... [Read more...]
How is your FICO Score Calculated? And how can you Improve it?
January 22, 2010 by Deborah
Filed under FICO score and Credit Report information, Hot Off The Press!, Info for Home Buyers, Your Credit Score information
Payment History (35%) How often you are late and by how many days, set up automatic payments to guarantee you’re never late. Pay your bills on time and you will improve your score within months. Total Debt (30%) Higher debt loads work against you; “Usage Ratio” is the difference between what you owe on credit cards and your available... [Read more...]
FICO Scores and your Credit Report
January 22, 2010 by Deborah
Filed under Deb & Jen's Blog, FICO score and Credit Report information, Info for Home Buyers, Your Credit Score information
The Fair Credit Reporting Act guarantees you access to a free credit report from each of the 3 nationwide reporting agencies – Experian, Equifax and TransUnion – every 12 months. For a safe and secure way to obtain your free credit report start by going to www.ftc.gov. on “Free Credit Reports” and that will take you to another... [Read more...]
The Basics: Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit 2009/2010
January 7, 2010 by Deborah
Filed under Hot Off The Press!, Tax Credit Info
As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed new legislation that: Extends the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers until April 30, 2010. Expands the credit to grant up to $6,500 credit to current home owners purchasing a new... [Read more...]
Home Prices Climb For 2nd Straight Quarter
November 24, 2009 by Jennifer
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Source: http://money.cnn.com/2009/11/24/real_estate/home_prices_third/index.htm Home prices climb for 2nd straight quarter S&P/Case-Shiller index shows prices up 3.1% from 3 months earlier, but down nearly 9% from a year ago. By Les Christie, CNNMoney.com staff writer November 24, 2009: 9:51 AM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Home prices rose... [Read more...]
Tax Credit Can Be Used for Down Payment
May 14, 2009 by Deborah
Filed under Helpful Articles, Info for Home Buyers, Tax Credit Info
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