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Not All Homeowners Insurance Is Created Equal   (ARA) - If a fire destroyed your spacious four-bedroom home, complete with landscaping, home theater and wine cellar, would your insurance carrier expect you to live in a small one-bedroom apartment throughout the yearlong process of planning and bu...

Watch Your Weight and Your WalletDon't Let Disability Sideline Your Financial Health in 2008   (ARA) - Homeowners with subprime mortgages won't be the only ones facing foreclosure in 2008. Each year, 50 percent of all mortgage foreclosures are the result of the financial toll exacted by disabilit...

Mission 2008: Find a Better Job   (ARA) - With every new year, changing jobs often tops the list of personal resolutions. But with so many career paths to choose from, which offer the greatest opportunities? From civil engineers to regulatory affairs associates, tomorrow's hot jobs are within you...

Make "Financial Fitness" Your Goal for 2008   (ARA) - Most of us spend time thinking about getting our bodies back in shape. But how "fit" are the other parts of your life -- such as your finances -- for the year ahead? "The key to financial fitness is preparation. Whether preparing for retiremen...

Quick Tips for Filing for Federal Financial Aid   (ARA) - Whether you'll be sending your kids to college in 2008 or heading there yourself, you've no doubt already heard of the FAFSA (The Free Application for Federal Student Aid). After all, it is one of the most critical financial aid forms a st...

Hole of Debt or Financial Mountain? How to Avoid Money Management Pitfalls   (ARA) - You see them on college campuses and at county fairs, people offering free T-shirts when you sign up for a credit card. You get offers in the mail every day - instant approval for the credit card of your choice. ...

Extra Precautions Help Prevent Identity Theft During Tax SeasonTips for Secure Filing Electronically and Through the Mail   (ARA) - For most Americans, tax season means frustrating hours spent with piles of paper, but for identity thieves, this time of year provides an open-door opportunity to st...

Retiring? Top Six Things to Consider Before You Leave Your Job   (ARA) - It's always a good time to take a fresh look at our financial future -- including how we plan for retirement. For the 76 million baby boomers approaching retirement age, preparing for the golden years may mean making several...

FHA: Old Mortgage Program Finding New Life   (ARA) - The sky is falling, the sky is falling! Or so you would think if you listened to all the news coverage about the mortgage market. The news is filled with reports of declining home values, resetting adjustable-rate mortgages and people feeling t...

Start-Up Advice for Women Business Owners   (ARA) - Whether you're starting from scratch, purchasing an existing business or looking to buy a franchise, the starting point is always a significant hardship. In today's business world, women are faced with unique challenges when starting a business,...