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Buying Versus Renting: Homeownership Is Not for Everyone

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:02:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - November 18, 2009) - The New Financial Realities: Personal Statement by Eleanor Blayney, CFP� Consumer Advocate for the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board):

In the current financial crisis, we have learned that we can no longer afford to look at homeownership as we did in the bubbly pre-recession days. There are new financial realities; we must re-examine some basic assumptions and consider some new approaches. Over the course of this series, we are looking at nine important financial strategies. This week: Get smart about the pros and cons of homeownership.

Know the Difference Between Good Debt and Bad Debt

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:45:00 EST

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - November 12, 2009) - The New Financial Realities: Personal Statement by Eleanor Blayney, CFP� Consumer Advocate for the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board):

In the current financial crisis, we have learned that we can no longer afford to borrow as we did in the bubbly pre-recession days. There are new financial realities; we must re-examine some basic assumptions and consider some new approaches. Over the course of this series, we are looking at nine important financial strategies. This week: Learn the difference between good debt and bad debt.