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Nine Year Mortgage: Are financial plans just for the rich?? Many Americans assume that financial planning is only for those who have so much money spilling over that they do not know what to do with it. This is the opposite of the truth. Financial plans are for everyone, but unfortunately most people do not […]

Here at 9 Year Mortgage, we know that most retirement planners are facing a gap between their retirement goals and their actual retirement savings. Taking the initial retirement planning steps, setting aside and investing money, is the start of creating a retirement plan that you want. However, there are some other steps you can take to make sure that you will truly have enough money to cover your needs in retirement.

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9 Year Mortgage: Must Have Conversations When Planning Retirement Together 9 Year Mortgage sees that couples often have different expectations when it comes to their retirement.   It is important to discuss your retirement plans in-depth and become sure that you and your spouse are on the same page for this big life change. If each […]

When preparing to retire 9 Year Mortgage recommends you create a finical plan for even monthly and daily expenses. As you look over your potential budget you may be surprised how seemingly tiny expenses made frequently will add up over time. 9 Year mortgage encourages you start trimming your expenditures now in order to ease the shift to living without a salary. Here are some areas you should consider reducing.

Four Simple Ways You Can Begin Saving with 9 Year Mortgage
At 9 Year Mortgage we understand, saving money doesn’t come as easy as spending. It is difficult to put money away for a rainy day when finances are tight to begin with. Saving may not give you the instant gratification that purchasing new items will but, in the long run you’ll feel a lot of satisfaction watching your savings grow.

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In cultivating your credit score flawlessly I’m sure you’re the type of person who pays on time, and never leaves an outstanding balance, am I right? In your mind you’re golden! …Or are you. This may come as a surprise but these are not the key components to a superb credit score. Many consumers like you are unaware of what makes their credit scores move up and down.
Obviously you understand that the money that you spend and pay off per month in relation to your available credit effects your score but what you may not have realized is that they calculate your score from your total on your statement date and not the due date. You could have a balance that you don’t even know about which in turn hurts your credit, all the while you are unaware.

Here’s a little advice from 9 Year Mortgage on how to revamp your credit scores to what you want them to be while avoiding making those small decisions that can hurt big time.

So you’re finally at that age where you can retire, but the question is, can you? Most rush to leave the workforce, in years past up to half of retirees left their jobs by the age of 63. Because really, who wants to wait? You’ve been planning and saving and scraping for your retirement fund and now it’s finally time for you to relax and for all of that hard work to pay off. That is, if you did save and scrape and plan. A rising number of individuals in America now state that they do not feel confident that they will be able to retire by the age of 60; in fact only 13% of American employees feel confident that they will be able to live comfortably on their retirement fund. The financial doubt even reaches out to those who are already retired; over 70% have expressed worry that they do not have sufficient funds to support themselves for the rest of their retirement.
These days it isn’t simple to retire by any means but there are ways for you to get back on track with your plan. 9 Year Mortgage is here to help you take the first few steps towards the financial stability you deserve. Let’s take a look at some helpful advice and ideas to help you get to where you need to be.

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The joy of expecting a new edition to your family is astounding! What will he or she sound like? Will I see my eyes when I look at my baby, or will I see my husband’s chin? The moments after you find out this spectacular news your mind reels at what lies ahead with your little infant. You imagine a nursery full of books, colorful toys and soft blankets along with a rocking chair in a cozy corner just for you to hold and admire your new little angel. Having a baby is a remarkable experience and should be well thought out… this includes budgeting for your expanding family! You have an estimated nine months to plan and prepare, maybe less! 9 Year Mortgage is here to assist you in beginning on the right path to your new baby budget.

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9 Year Mortgage recognizes that financial issues are the most common reason for divorce in the United States of America and would like to step in and make a few suggestions. Yes adultery, abuse, addiction, those are also reasons for divorce but the standing highest explanation and root of the separation is money. Communication and understanding should always be implemented into the conversation with a loved one while discussing finances. For example do not overlook the fact that you both grew up in very different homes therefore you have learned different budgeting and saving strategies from your parents. Here are a few pieces of advice that can help you and your spouse from allowing your finances to get the better of your relationship.

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Do you begin your new year with a new budget and optimism towards your finances… only to reach December right back where you started? Some quick and easy (but different than in the past) approaches can change your entire outlook on the budgeting dilemma. 9 year mortgage has some advice that will ensure you don’t disappoint yourself this year.
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Did you begin your New Year with the optimism of a new budget towards your finances… only to reach December right back where you started? Some quick and easy (but different than in the past) approaches can change your entire outlook on the budgeting dilemma. 9 year mortgage has some advice that will ensure you don’t disappoint yourself this year.

Does the idea of reaching retirement seem impossible for you? does it provoke fear and anxiety because of debt or lack of savings? With today’s declining economy, too many people are fearing retirement and in response delaying it. But these fears can be done away with once you learn simple strategies that can help you prepare for retirement and eliminate debt. Nine year mortgage has been successfully helping thousands of people over the years become debt free and ready for retirement with confidence in a financial plan that will work for them. Read on and 9 year mortgage will help lessen your fears about retirement.

9 Year Mortgage believes over the next decade, new products, technology and adviser practices will make retirement look a lot different than it does today. The more things change, the less they will be the same. When things will change is possibly open to debate. Three of the nations leading experts recently said the changes will be radical. Curious about these changes? Read on and 9 Year Mortgage will tell you about them.

Not so long ago, countless jobs came with a pension, monthly checks paid upon retirement for the rest of an employee’s life. However more and more pension plans are not being offered. Pension plans are often used as retirement plans, but it is also possible to receive a pension based on disability or other circumstances. However, more and more companies are no longer offering them. Read on and 9 Year Mortgage will give you all the information you need to know about pension plans.

It is said that what you don’t know can’t hurt you. However that is not the case when it comes to your retirement. What you don’t know can cost you, and in some cases it can cost you dearly. Advisers say there’s a host of unknown costs and fees lurking inside your 401 K plans, IRAs and other such retirement accounts. These fees can make a huge difference in your overall investment returns. Read on and 9 Year Mortgage will tell you what to look out for.

Have you ever wondered if your parents are being completely truthful when it comes to their finances? Do they have an old collection that may actually be worth thousands of dollars, or do they act poor but really have stacks of cash stashed away? Maybe their house is paid for and you have a sizable inheritance coming your way and you don’t even know it. If you have ever wondered about your parents money then read on and 9 Year Mortgage will tell you the 6 things you don’t know about your parents and their money.

For the first time ever China is about to pass the US in percentage of World GDP. Meanwhile, banks are expected to send out 3.2 billion credit card offers this year. 9 Year Mortgage also expounds on negotiating the best deals on six common fees and expenses, and the dangers of only making the minimum payments on your debts. Don’t miss out on the May 2011 edition of the 9 Year Mortgage Financial Newsletter.

Now that you have filed your taxes, or are about to before Tax Day April 18th, it’s a waiting game for your refund. 9 Year Mortgage is interested in what its readers will be doing with their refund this year. Haven’t put much thought into it? Well, then let 9 Year Mortgage give you some pointers on some smart things to do with your tax money in 2011.

Many people have diligently put their money away into their 401(k) plan’s for years in hopes to have a comfy retirement. In the recent years, people’s perfect plans have turned out to be their greatest concern. The once glorified perception of care-free retirement years is now plagued with the stark reality that their retirement accounts will simply not satisfy their standard of living, or their long hoped for financially stable future.