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| Hi, Walter. Here are your Articles for July 11, 2011. | |
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 | |  |  | There's A New Sheriff In Town! New Federal Consumer Bureau Opens  UPDATE: The housing meltdown was partially the result of mortgage consumers not knowing what they were signing. The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau is a multi-purpose consumer watchdog with enforcement capabilities. It was born out of the Wall Street Reform Act. Click Full Article below to see what the impact will be on companies and you. | Home Safety Update: Recent Product Recalls HomeActions always tracks the ever increasing number of unsafe products that are in our homes and in our back yards. This update covers the new baby crib regulations, 500,000 toasters, 250,000 backyard play sets and futon beds. Be sure to select Full Article below for the details and then return and hit the SHARE THIS link below to get these important recalls shared on your social media platforms. | Bits and Bytes For July This section delivers resources that are sometimes hard to find. First up, a video on what's new in keeping your rooms cool this summer. Next, homeowners insurance companies are playing around with the fine print so see what's going on. Lastly, ten mid-year tax tips that can save you a bundle. Click Full Article right below here for all the info. | New Resources From Our Content Partner: HouseLogic Click Full Article below and flip through hundreds of tips on improving your home! < | |  | | Tips For Your College Education Fund College education is expensive. For the 2010-11 school year, the average annual cost of a four-year in-state public university is $16,140 and for a four-year private not-for-profit university is $36,993. While those prices are sure to rise in the future, you shouldn't just give up and ignore the entire subject. There are several strategies to help you fund that college education. | Evaluating Mortgage Types Finding a mortgage can be a strenuous process. Not only are there hundreds of institutions offering mortgages, it can seem as though there are dozens of different types of mortgages themselves. Different interest rates, different lengths and other features can be confusing. This article describes some of the different options you may encounter as you shop for a mortgage. | | | |  | |
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