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Millennials Are Not Investing Their Money – Business Insider

Millennials Are Not Investing Their Money – Business Insider

A recent study went on to suggest the habits of millennials more closely resemble the World War II generation — those 68 and older whose younger years were perhaps in the midst of the Great Depression or the World War — than others. This was the result of the two major recessions during their formative […]

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Mistakes to Avoid When Shopping for Long-Term-Care Insurance – WSJ.com

Mistakes to Avoid When Shopping for Long-Term-Care Insurance – WSJ.com

But for people who fall between those two extremes, the decision whether to buy long-term-care insurance is a tricky one, especially since the policies are complicated and the business is in a state of flux, with carriers raising prices and exiting the business. “The industry is changing so rapidly,” says Howard Gleckman, a resident fellow […]

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New Home Prices Are Not Rising As Fast As You Think

Adjusting for the changing quality of new homes reveals that new home prices have not increased as much as the headline data suggests. Adjusting the price of new homes for quality reveals lower price increases, but doesn’t diminish the primary driver of appreciation – the lack inventory, particularly for new, affordable homes. We may be […]

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5 Financial Missteps That Can Torpedo A Loan Application – OurBroker : OurBroker

5 Financial Missteps That Can Torpedo A Loan Application – OurBroker : OurBroker

Being preapproved for a mortgage and actually getting one can be two very different things. From the time you start the loan application process all the way to closing day, every financial move you make could affect whether that loan is approved or denied. Guarantees are hard to come by in the mortgage industry. Let’s […]

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4 ways enhanced listing videos can boost properties’ selling power | Inman News

Let’s be honest: Video listings are a great real estate marketing tool, but sometimes you need more than a basic walk-through. Value-added features can be the key to making a standout video and boosting the selling power of a property. via 4 ways enhanced listing videos can boost properties’ selling power | Inman News.

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Nation’s biggest MLS capable of taking listings from The Realty Alliance’s secretive project | Inman News

Nation’s biggest MLS capable of taking listings from The Realty Alliance’s secretive project | Inman News

The Realty Alliance, a broker network that’s working on a project that’s been dubbed “Upstream” because its goal is to allow brokers to “take control control of the listing creation, management and distribution processes at the point of origination (contract execution by seller and broker) rather than ceding such functions to the local MLS,” Bemis […]

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A Way To Potential Predict Whether Your Stock Broker Can Be Trusted

A Way To Potential Predict Whether Your Stock Broker Can Be Trusted

The more times a broker failed a basic test, the higher the average total of black marks was, such as criminal charges and firings, a Wall Street Journal analysis of the data found. Those who failed the test more than twice, for example, were 77% more likely to report a felony or financial-related misdemeanor than […]

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Can you run a successful business without Zillow, Trulia or realtor.com? | Inman News

Can you run a successful business without Zillow, Trulia or realtor.com? | Inman News

I’d love to hear from the real estate brokers as to their thoughts on the subject.  Zillow is such a monster size presence in the real estate industry. Can you run a successful business without Zillow, Trulia or realtor.com? | Inman News.

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IRS will let quite a bit slide past April 15 – For a Price of course

As you probably know, your income taxes are due on April 15. However, this is not really the final date to file your 2013 return. You can get a six-month extension to file, meaning that your return won’t be due until Oct. 15, 2014. Filing for an extension couldn’t be easier. All you have to […]

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You Can Be Held Personally Liable For The Business Debts Of Others

You Can Be Held Personally Liable For The Business Debts Of Others

Many owners do not realize, however, that the limited liability provided by a corporation or LLC will not keep owners from being personally liable for certain withheld taxes that are to be held in withholding trust accounts. Personal liability can also arise in other circumstances, including 401(k) or other employee benefit withholding and, in certain […]

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