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A Will, Trust or Power of Attorney May Protect Your Privacy and Wealth
By Reston Expert, Jennifer V-E Johnson “Everyone knows when a husband or wife passes away, the home and other assets go to the surviving spouse.” “I have several investment properties in my name. If a tenant sues me, my home owners insurance will protect me.” “I’m a professional athlete and I recently had a... »
Homework Essential To Successfully Buying Your First Home
(ARA) – Are you considering taking the plunge and buying your first home? If so, you’re not alone. Across the country, owning a home still represents the American dream for many and the opportunity to buy your first home couldn’t be better. Declining home prices, increasing numbers of foreclosed properties and unique government stimulus... »
Buying A Home Or Making Green Home Improvements? Don’t Miss Out On These Tax Credits
(ARA) – A wide range of tax law changes over the last year will result in considerable savings for millions of Americans on their 2009 federal tax returns. Homebuyers and homeowners have some of the most to gain from the changes. Understanding the qualifications for home-related credits can be confusing and intimidating. Jessi Dolmage,... »
Newlywed Homebuyer Tips
Many couples embark on the purchase of a new home soon after they are engaged or married. It’s a hectic time, but these tips should help new homebuyers be proactive and make educated real estate decisions. Location — Proximity to employment and the quality of the schools are common factors in determining whether a... »
Income Producing Properties
Purchasing a real estate property for investment purposes has many things in common with purchasing a home for your private residential use. In fact, all purchases of real estate are investments. Recently, there has been a proliferation of tv shows which focus on making quick money ‘flipping’ properties, selling properties, as well as de-cluttering... »
Shape Up Your Home Energy Savings
(ARA) – After a long, cold winter, spring is the perfect time to give your home an energy checkup to see which home improvement projects will save on utility bills. Many energy makeovers start with investigating old windows and doors. Nearly 26 percent of homeowners say what the most dislike about their existing windows... »
Job Search Page Of US Jobs
By Reston Expert, Jennifer V-E Johnson To assist you with saving time, our Information for Homeowners and Consumers blog has provided a job search page provided by Indeed Jobs. Search for a new job today with our job search page below. Employers, if you would like to post a job on the Information for... »
Retirees Turn To A Surprising Source Of Cash In A Crunch
(ARA) – A rising number of American households – nearly 45 percent – are “at risk” of not having enough money in retirement, according the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. But some retirees have discovered a surprising source of supplemental retirement income: the cash value of their whole life insurance policies. Many... »
Seek The Best Returns For Your Hard-Earned Savings
(ARA) – More Americans are setting money aside in savings accounts these days, due to the financial crisis. And investing Americans have become more conservative, holding onto more cash than they might have in the past. Both trends are good ones and will lead to a stronger economy in the long run. But with... »
Smart Tips For Baby Boomer Retirement Planning
(ARA) – If you are one of America’s 78.2 million baby boomers, you are likely considering what ideal retirement will look like, and the steps required achieving it. With the current economic downturn, many boomers are finding it necessary to revisit their initial retirement goals. According to the Social Security Administration, today’s retirees count... »
