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What Happens To Your Mortgage (Or Your Car) If You Die?

If you die, will the bank be willing to do business with your spouse? Will he or she have to move? Will the bank foreclose on your home? These are things you need to consider when purchasing a new home. The fact of the matter is, you should consider purchasing life insurance to protect your mortgage. Here's why...

Tips Before You Switch From A One-Income Family To A 2-Income Family

Before you take that job and become a two-income household, rather than a one-income one, read this first.

Qualifying For A Home Loan (…Using Just One Income)

For a couple purchasing a house, it might be a better idea to use only one person's income to qualify for your home loan. By using only one person's income on your home loan, you are guaranteeing that you are not purchasing a house that you will not be able to afford should you find that one person is unable to work for any period of time. But wait, there's more!

Married Money Dilemma: Should You Maintain Separate Finances In Your Marriage?

There are good reasons to have separate finances and there are also good reasons to have joint finances. Here are some of the benefits of having separate finances, compared to the benefits of combining finances when you're married.

3 Tax Updates Businesses Should Know About

This summer Congress increased the minimum wage. In order to offset the increase in expenses, Congress also allocated money for tax breaks for these businesses. This article lists 3 of the ways to take advantage of these tax breaks.

Marriage and Taxes – What You Need To Know

Getting married is a wonderful event. But after the celebrations are over, there are many decisions you will face as a married couple. This article lists a few of the tax decisions newlyweds will face in the beginning.

U.S. Savings Bonds

United States Savings bonds are a great way to invest money conservatively and can provide the opportunity to grow interest tax free. These bonds make a great gift for young children to hold on to and potentially use for college expenses.

Frugal Food Tip: How To Save $300 A Month By Brown Bagging It For Lunch

You may be able to save a lot of money each month by simply bringing your lunch to work, otherwise known as brown bagging it.

What Is My Tax Filing Status?

We'll discuss the different tax filing statuses and the requirements and benefits associated with each status. By knowing all the tax statuses available, you may be able to reduce your tax liability.