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  • Bootstrapping A Masonry Company? Why Leasing Equipment Is The Financially Smart Option

    If you have grown up in a family-run construction business or have opted for on-the-job or technical school training in the masonry industry, you already know that it can difficult to get a new masonry business off the ground. Yet masonry construction continues to be in demand because homes and businesses built with masonry are considered to be some of the most durable and attractive in nearly every area of the nation.
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  • 3 Things To Know About Bail Bonds

    If you have been arrested, one of the first things that you are probably thinking of is how to get out of jail as soon as possible. Being arrested can have a major negative impact on your life. Not only are you potentially facing criminal charges, jail time, and fines, in many cases you have to make bail in order to be released. Bail is an amount of money set by a judge during a hearing shortly after your arrest.
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  • Locked Up? Why You Should Get Assistance From A Bail Bond Service

    Many of the people who get arrested each day never thought it would happen to them. Perhaps a routine traffic stop uncovered an unknown warrant and the officer was forced to take the individual into custody. Or, a crime that was committed sometime in the past finally came back to haunt the perpetrator and they were forced to watch helplessly as the bars closed behind them. Regardless of why it might have happened, if you're locked up the name of the game is to get out as quickly as possible.
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  • Coming Up Short-Handed On Bail Money? Other Bail Bonds Finance Services That Help

    You have scraped, scrimped, and scratched, right on down to collecting every dime everyone else owes you and digging down couches and chairs for loose change. Somehow, you are still short on bail money to spring your relative from jail. One bail bond service that some bail bond agents provide is a "good faith" payment. It allows you to give all that you have collected to the agent, and then the agent waits to see if you can come up with the rest.
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  • 3 Tips For Ensuring You Secure A Mortgage Loan

    One of the most exciting times in your life may be buying a home. This can create a great deal of excitement for you and your entire family. The good news is you'll be able to enjoy your new home for years to come, and it's essential to get the best price possible for it. However, it's likely you will need to secure a loan for the property, and being aware of tips that help ensure you have success can be helpful.
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  • 3 Tips Before Taking Out A Home Equity Loan

    Once you have owned your home for a while and faithfully made your mortgage payments each month, your equity in the home grows. While some homeowners look at this equity as a long-term savings strategy, it is also possible to leverage your equity in the short-term by taking out a home equity loan. If you are considering taking out a home equity loan, be sure to read these tips first:
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  • Kids And Grandkids Don't Want Your House? 4 Ideas To Make It Benefit You Instead

    Many retired homeowners are discovering that their kids and grandkids aren't as interested in inheriting the house as previous generations. With different priorities, they often value things like freedom to move about and less of an emphasis on material items. But you worked hard to purchase and maintain your home. So, what should you do with it now that you don't have to worry about passing it on? Here are 4 ideas.
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  • Your New Year's Resolution: Pay Down That Debt

    The new year is here, and it's as good a time as any to make a new resolution to improve your quality of life. While your friends are focusing on finding a spouse, getting in better shape, running marathons, or having kids, it's a great time for you to make a resolution of your own. This is going to be the year that you finally commit to getting out of debt.
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  • 3 Tips For Buying A Home With A VA Loan

    Being an active military member or veteran comes with some great benefits. One of those benefits is the VA loan. This is not a loan issued by the Department of Veteran's Affairs; you'll get the loan from a regular mortgage lender that's approved by the VA. A VA loan is a loan that's guaranteed by the Department of Veteran's Affairs. It allows you to get a low-interest loan without a down payment or the need to buy mortgage insurance.
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  • When Shouldn't You Get A VA Loan? Three Potential Reasons To Go Conventional Or Cash

    VA loans are an excellent way to get service members into a house that they otherwise couldn't qualify for. But what if you could apply for either a conventional loan or a VA loan? VA loans convey many benefits, but that doesn't mean they're always a good solution. Here are a few situations in which it may actually be beneficial to choose a conventional loan -- or even pay in cash. When You're In a Fast-Paced and Competitive Market
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