Tag Archive 'finance'

Oct 25 2009

Should you ever rent instead of buy?

Published by Simon under finance, misc

Does it ever pay to rent instead of buy a home? It turns out that sometimes the answer is yes, renting is preferable. Suze Orman has written several articles about the pros and cons. In The Buy vs Rent Decision she discusses the true cost of ownership and whether you can afford to buy.

Here are two calculators which you can use to compare the cost of renting to buying. Continue Reading »

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Jul 26 2009

When can I shred the records?

Published by Simon under productivity & organization

Photo by Peat BakkeWhen can the cancelled checks and tax returns be shredded? Yes, shredded. To protect yourself from identity fraud, do not put any financial documentation in the trash or the recycling. When in doubt, Continue Reading »

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