Top 10 Personal Finance Articles

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I am a contributing writer for investopedia.com.  The following is a list of my top 10 personal finance articles I wrote for that site:

•  Condo Complications: The Issues Behind Ownership  – Being a “condo person” is just one of the issues you’ll have to examine when deciding if a condo is right for you.

•  Improve Your Karma With Microlending  – Not all businesses are self-sustaining – many rely on microlending in order to survive.

•  Things To Know About The Home Modification Plan  – This program allows FHA borrowers to reduce monthly mortgage payments through negotiation with lenders.

•  How Unemployment Affects You (Even If You’re Working)  – Rebounding from a stint of unemployment can be a frustrating thing to do. These tips should soften the blow.

•  Affinity Fraud: No Safety In Numbers  – Ponzi schemes are just one example of this type of scam; learn how to avoid becoming a victim.

•  Bankruptcy Filing Changes That Could Affect You  – When the economy is down, more people file for bankruptcy. Make sure you know about the changes that have been made to this process.

•  Recognize And Avoid “Work At Home” Scams  – From pyramid schemes to envelope stuffing, there are a lot of scams masquerading as legitimate part-time work.

•  Using Age-Based Funds In Your 401(k)  – If you prefer a “hands-off” approach to saving for retirement, target-date funds may be for you.

•  Lending From A Loan Officer’s Perspective  – Learn how a loan officer thinks, so that you can get the best and safest loan.

•  Employee Benefits: How To Know What To Choose  – Starting a new job is stressful but you don’t need to sweat about setting up a benefits package.

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