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		<title>What to do With the Kids When They Get Out of School?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 03:38:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephanie Weeks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Summer is right around the corner, with many schools wrapping up the year in the next few weeks, many parents are asking themselves what to do with the kids when they get out of school. The reality is that with today’s hectic lifestyles, it’s getting harder and harder to find the time to plan out [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 8 Ways to Increase Your Credit Score</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:26:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Whether you’re looking to purchase a new home, take out a new line of credit or simply assessing your current financial position, having a good credit score is a must. Here’s how to improve your credit score so that you can meet your short and long term goals. Of course, you’ll first need to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fixed Rate and Adjustable Rate Mortgages: What You Should Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:23:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a variety of mortgage loans that are available to homeowners who want to purchase a home. It’s important to be aware of the various loan options so that you can make the best decision based on your long term goals and the monthly payment you can afford. Here are the top five mortgages [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Lender</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:16:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you applying for a mortgage? Make sure you come prepared to ask the right questions, as the more you know, the better decisions you can make. Here are the top ten questions to ask your mortgage lender – jot them down or program them into your smartphone today. Question #1: What is the interest [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Prepayment Penalties: What You Need to Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:14:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What are Prepayment Penalties? Whether you’ve recently applied for a mortgage loan or are considering doing so, it’s important to familiarize yourself with prepayment penalties. Prepayment penalties are exactly as they sound; they are penalty fees charged to the borrower for paying off their loan before a certain time period. Generally speaking, the penalties are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>3 Insider tips for fixing your credit</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:59:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephanie Weeks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Maintaining good credit is a bit like staying in good health – it requires a fair bit of work and just a little bit of luck.  Yes some people are guilty of being inattentive to their credit in the past, but the more common scenario we encounter is when people suffer through unfortunate scenarios like [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How long will mortgage rates stay this low?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:23:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephanie Weeks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’m sure by now you’ve noticed that fixed rates on mortgages are at or near historic lows. Many people who have been able to take advantage of these rates have done so already. But there are many people who feel like they don’t qualify right now, or aren’t ready to buy just yet, who are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Mortgage Companies Charge Application Fees</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:45:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephanie Weeks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It may not seem like a logical situation, to charge a mortgage application fee, but many mortgage companies do so, and it is legal for them to do so. Why would any mortgage company charge an application fee like this? The bottom line is that it helps them to turn a profit. In short, when [...]]]></description>
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		<title>3 signs an adjustable rate mortgage might be right for you</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:50:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephanie Weeks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You don’t have to go very far to find the news that mortgage interest rates are at historic lows.  And with rates this low, common sense might tell you it’s time to lock in that low fixed rate loan, right? Not so fast! Remember that when fixed rates are low, that means adjustable rates are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Is a Jumbo Mortgage?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:21:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephanie Weeks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people have heard the phrase “jumbo mortgage” and most likely know that it refers to a really large loan.  But did you know that some houses in your neighborhood may require a jumbo mortgage and do you know what the loan limits currently are? So how exactly do lenders define what qualifies as a [...]]]></description>
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