first time home buyers

There’s no shame in admitting it: It’s possible to make it through college and into the real world without having the first idea about investing, money management, or anything that deals even remotely with finances. But thanks to the growing number of Web sites and online tools devoted to fiscal responsibility, it’s easier than ever [...]

Last week, when the President signs the expanded aid package, my husband and I (and many others) breathe a collective sigh of relief. The expanded aid package includes a seven month extension of the First Time Home Buyer Credit. While many people do not support the extension, I am grateful for it. Granted, my position [...]

The first-time home buyer tax credit extension cleared a hurdle in the Senate today with a 98-0 vote, and it could be a done deal if approved by the House this week. All over the U.S., there is an increasingly heated argument over the benefits of the First Time Home Buyers Credit and this extension. [...]

In the past few weeks, I’ve been reading some articles, along with their comments, about people cutting up their credit cards. There are multiple rationales behind this decision. One such rationale is that the credit card companies act immorally by preying on the “weak” who fall into the trap of credit. Another rationale is that [...]

One of the great gifts associated with the 2008-2009 events was an opportunity to get some free credits in the school of life. School tuition can be expensive so I am always thankful when life decides to offer me some valuable lesson for free. Personally, I loved the fact that I got to experience the [...]

If you’re cashed up from living frugally all these years, now is the time to go on an eBay rampage! Many rich are now forced to sell of their goodies on the cheap because they too need cash flow to fund their expensive lifestyle. eBay happens to be a great portal to buy just about [...]

Due to the credit crisis and recession, there are a lot of houses for sale. Homeowners who are trying to avoid foreclosure are selling many of these homes. Needless to say, it’s a buyer’s market and homeowners need to know all the tricks to help them sell their homes quickly. Fortunately, there are proven techniques [...]

With all of the media attention that real estate and mortgages have demanded in recent years, it’s important to not forget the fundamentals. Nothing real has changed. I know the mortgage meltdown problem is real, but real estate is still valuable and not as scary to jump into as the media leads often states. There [...]

In this Ask the M-Network article, Rebekah shared that she and her husband are thinking about buying a house.  However, they are also $36,000 in credit card debt and can only make minimum payments. Is now the time to buy a house? More importantly, should they buy a house? Here’s the question from Rebekah:
My husband [...]

This article is part of the Money Matters for All Ages group writing project being conducted by the M-Network and other blogging friends. See the bottom of this article for the full list of participants and links to their articles. Please check back daily, as I will update the links as new articles are posted! [...]