Moving Checklist

(ARA) - A move generally takes 8 to 10 weeks in all, and with so many details to keep in mind – packing, cleaning, setting up utilities – it can be an overwhelming experience. But thorough planning is the key to an easy move. The following week-by-week checklist, found on a new Web site from The Home Depot, www.homedepotmoving.com, will guide movers through the entire process, helping them stay organized and on schedule for a successful moving day.

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Tax Preparation Made Easy

(ARA) - April 15 may seem far away, but it’s not too early to start thinking about organizing your taxes, especially if you know you’ll have to do some digging to unearth the necessary receipts and other paperwork.

A little advance planning can make doing your taxes a lot less stressful, and can help avoid any unpleasant surprises. Getting an early start also gives you time to research the latest tax rules and regulations to make sure you’re taking advantage of all the deductions.

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The Best Time to Inspect Your Home

By Wallace Conway

Home inspections conducted prior to a home being placed on the market is one of the wisest moves a seller can make. The initial response from sellers when approached with the idea of an inspection done as the home is about to be put up for sale is most always the same - “What?!”

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Cash Advance Loans - Loan Sharks In Disguise?

By David Berky

You have seen them on the corner and in the poorer parts of town with names like “Quick Cash", “Quick Loan", “Payday Loans", “Car Title Loans". They are starting to sprout up all over the country and will soon rival Starbucks for sheer number of locations.

They are the new trend in predatory lending practices but still manage to fly under the radar of regulation in most states. They don’ t charge interest, they charge a “fee".

But it sounds like the ultimate in convenience. Need some quick cash - stop by and in just five minutes you can be out the door with $100, $500 even $1000 dollars. But what is the true cost of this “convenience"?

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Extend Your Outdoor Enjoyment with Patio Heaters

by Nicholas Webb

Any outdoor lover will tell you that the right patio heater will allow you to extend your love of the open-air life all year round.

A 15-20 foot circle of heat can easily increase the outside temperature by 10-25 degrees Fahrenheit and that makes all the difference between having to stay inside and eating out.

As with most patio equipment, the choice of the right heater for your needs isn’t always such an immediate process. First thing to know is whether you really need or want one. Some factors to consider are your lifestyle. How often do you eat or entertain outside? What is the weather predominantly like?

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For Sale By Owner Guide

by Michelle Annese

Home sellers not only need to think like a realtor in finding potential buyers for their homes, they also need to think like a personal security agent.

Sellers need to keep their safety in mind when prospecting potential buyers. The real estate industry has seen a problematic climb in assaults towards realtors, and so is the concern for those who are selling their own homes.

The top 7 ways to protect you, your family, and your home, from being victimized...

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Pro’s and Con’s of Debt Consolidation Loans

You are swimming in debt. You have 4 credit cards maxed out, a car loan, a consumer loan, and a house payment. Simply making the minimum payments is causing your distress and certainly not getting you out of debt. What should you do?

Some people feel that debt consolidation loans are the best option. A debt consolidation loans is one loan which pays off many other loans or lines of credit.

I'm sure you've seen the advertisements of smiling people who have chosen to take a consolidation loan. They seem to have had the weight of the world lifted off their shoulders. But are debt consolidation loans a good deal? Let's explore the pros and cons of this type of debt solution.

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