Lifestyle & Trends - Money & Finance

How your credit score can impact the purchase of a home

Purchasing a home can be the most rewarding - and also the most frustrating - financial transaction of your life. Especially today, when the news is filled with stories about the great market conditions for buyers. One aspect of the home buying process that's often overlooked is the extra cost that interest from a home loan adds to the total price of the home.

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The secret to a great, low-cost summer vacation: Get outside

Fresh air, sunshine, activities for the whole family, and new sights to see: outdoor vacations offer many advantages, including the opportunity to do more for less money.

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Protecting your financial information from natural disasters

Disaster preparedness has become more common as a result of the increasing number of floods, tornadoes, wildfires and hurricanes in recent years. According to FEMA's website, there were 99 major disasters declared in 2011 alone. One area of disaster planning too often minimized or overlooked is financial data.

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A small business owner's guide for choosing a fast, quality print vendor

Before the advent of digital printing, small business owners would be hard pressed to find a print vendor willing to take small orders, fast turnarounds or requests for customization. Now, print vendors are plentiful, and with so many of them vying for your business, it can be difficult to know which one offers the best services and the best deals.

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Bulk bin bargains: How to make cents of buying in bulk

Does the phrase "buying in bulk" make you think of club stores, duffel-bag-sized packages of potato chips and 5-gallon jars of mayo? Think again. Buying in bulk isn't just for big families or those with a lot of storage space. It's for anyone who wants to save money. What's the secret? "Bulk" refers to how the store offers the product, not how much you have to buy. You can purchase a pinch or a pound - however much you need - and save yourself money while reducing packaging waste.

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