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Knowing where you stand in your quest to accumulate enough money for retirement is an incredibly important part of the planning process.

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Generally, there are three rules when it comes to borrowing money: You need to have good credit, proof of income and cash for a down payment. Most people have the first two, but it's the third that trips them up. And nowhere does that come into play more than the mortgage market.

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I give out similar advice all the time: Take a month to write down where your money is going. By the end, you'll have a road map that tells you where you can cut back.

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Eliminating or substantially lowering just one major monthly expense can give you enough cushion to move into a more comfortable place financially.

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If you haven't gotten a raise in the past couple years for a job well done, it might be time to ask for one.

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No purchase is so urgent, no bargain so rare, that you don't have time to research it thoroughly, despite what they might have you believe. This applies, in particular, to infomercials that urge you to 'Call now, while supplies last,' or 'Call in the next 10 minutes for a free gift.'

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I've gotten emails from people who purchased items from an infomercial, only to find out that the shipping was more expensive than the item itself. The lesson: If you truly want to order something you see on TV, go online to the product's website and see if you can find out more information.

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Most credit cards provide some sort of protection against a defective purchase, and with gold or platinum cards, you'll often get double the manufacturer's warranty. You're also not immediately out your own money if something goes wrong.

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Anything past 90 days constitutes 'severe,' but all late payments stay on your report for seven years if reported.

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When you're setting up a budget, a general rule is to start with your fixed expenses - your housing and insurance payments, and car payment, if you own one.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Journalist

Born: November 7th, 1964

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