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Foreclosures Hit One Million Mark

Foreclosures Hit the One Million Mark

Well, folks, it was just a matter of time. There are now more than one million homes in foreclosure, which is a record. Sadly, the numbers are still rising and it will be some time before efforts to help troubled homeowners start to have any effect. If you or someone you know is facing foreclosure, listen to our alert for specific steps to help you protect your home.
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5. Social Security 101
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Money Dilemmas: Save or Invest?

Money Dilemmas: Save or Invest?

Imagine you are sitting down to pay your bills at the end of the month, when, lo and behold, you realize that you actually have some extra cash leftover. Woo hoo! Oh, wait. Now you need to decide: should you invest the money, put it in savings or pay down debt? This is what I (Daria here) call a good money dilemma! It’s also a question we are asked all the time, which is why I put together this video to help you decide just what to do. Click here to learn where that extra cash can do you the most good.

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Many employers offer a certain amount of life insurance as part of their employees’ benefits package. If the policy offers only three or four times your annual income and you have a family to support, we recommend you buy a supplemental term policy that will give your family coverage up to six to eight times your annual income. Click here to learn four of the biggest and costliest life insurance mistakes we often see people make.
Dolan Smart Money Move

We saw a TV commercial last night offering 0% financing to new car buyers. Don’t be naive and not negotiate the price that you’ll pay for the car thinking that the dealer is so wonderful for offering a lower interest rate than you could get at a bank. It’s the manufacturer offering the rebate, not the dealership. Negotiate hard…even if you’re getting a sweet financing deal!
Dolan Smart Money Move

If you must take a store credit on a return item, you can still get your money back eventually, unless the store's policy was clearly posted when you bought the item. By law, a retailer who doesn’t have a store credit policy posted as big as life must refund your money to you if you do not use your store credit within six months.
Money and Family: Create a Family Financial Plan How to Create a Family Financial Plan

No matter how you slice it, having a family equals major expenses. Of course, those toothy smiles and big hugs make it all worth it! Here’s the point: you’ll feel much better about all of the mounting costs if you break them down and create a sound plan. It’s time to take your first “baby” steps toward developing a money-savvy family and making the journey a little easier.




Complement Your Summer Dinner With the Perfect Wine Complement Your Summer Dinner With the Perfect Wine

We love cooking and relaxing with a nice glass of wine, especially during the early summer evenings. If you’re searching for that perfect bottle, we know the number of varieties can be overwhelming, not to mention the names! We’ll help you find your comfort zone— and a whole new world of flavor—with this crash course in wine basics.




How Much Will You Have for Retirement? How Much Will You Have for Retirement?

Even if you’ve only been with us a short time, you’ve probably heard us tell you to save for retirement now. That’s true no matter how old you are or how much money you make. We know it’s not always easy to plan for something in the future as important as a secure retirement, so here’s a chance for you to see how all of your efforts are going to pay off! Use our Dolans.com calculator to see how much wealth you could accumulate by the time you retire.