@MaxJaffe

A financial expert who helps followers with day-to-day wisdom on money. Founder of Liquid → http://t.co/sl5RL8mhJU

 Dallas, TX
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Joined March 2009
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Do college students really need a credit card? bit.ly/1ANmiat

3 Things Every Freshman Should Know About Finances — Liquid

Before stepping onto campus for the first time, there are three things every Freshman should know about finances. It's important to get aquainted with a these three financial instruments; they'll not...

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Ever think about how long you have to work to purchase your car (not just the monthly payment)? bit.ly/1FLciPN

The Maximizable Factor Grows Up — Liquid

How much time will your car, your mortgage, and retirement saving cost you?

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Before splurging, ask yourself if there is a reasonable replacement that is less expensive bit.ly/1pNBp0J

The Urge To Splurge — Liquid

With the economy still on the sliding, we seem to be regaling ourselves more and more with sweets, purses, chocolate and wine. Actually there's an arguement that purses and shoes can be cost cutting!

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Do you know the difference between APR and APY? bit.ly/1D0bMAt

APR Vs. APY — Liquid

Often times people are confused about the interest rate when shopping for car loans and mortgages. Then they wonder if that rate can be compared to the interest they earn on an investment.

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Are you using cash advances from your credit card? bit.ly/1utwHmM

Don't Get Slammed By Cash Advances — Liquid

I know it's tempting. You get that check in the mail from your credit card company. They tell you to use it to pay your bills or use it to go and splurge. Don't do it! If you read the fine print,...

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Did you have a windfall? First step is to take care of outstanding bills bit.ly/1sGtq2N

Suddenly Rich: 6 Steps To Handle Windfalls — Liquid

My father graduated from Harvard Law School in two years; he was a smart man. However, he always said, "I don't need brains, just 'Lady Luck.'"

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So you think receiving a huge tax refund is a great idea? Think again! bit.ly/1sGsKuy

5 Sneaky Money Mistakes We All Fall For — Liquid

We live our lives around what we're taught growing up. Sometimes we will start to believe differently when we experience the real world and realize some of what we've been taught really doesn't make...

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Before making that purchase, ask yourself how much you will really use that item bit.ly/1zTG7fZ
With home prices rapidly increasing, use the "Rule of 15" before you buy! bit.ly/1q6g82r

The Advantages of Renting and the Rule of 15 — Liquid

Conventional wisdom is you're better paying off your own mortgage than someone else's, which is what you're doing when you're renting. However, as we've seen in the last couple of years, the housing...

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Do you depend on retail therapy to get you through a rough spot? bit.ly/1q5W4JC
A credit card balance will NOT help your FICO score! bit.ly/1sGsKuy

5 Sneaky Money Mistakes We All Fall For — Liquid

We live our lives around what we're taught growing up. Sometimes we will start to believe differently when we experience the real world and realize some of what we've been taught really doesn't make...

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Just because you pass up buying something doesn't mean you can splurge on something else bit.ly/1q5W4JC
If your identity is stolen, make sure your credit is stellar while you're repairing it bit.ly/1zTup4X

5 Phases To Recover From Identity Theft — Liquid

Identity theft is life-changing; you are no longer yourself when it comes to your credit because someone has taken over your "credit life." That doesn't mean they start paying your bills; oh no, they...

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You think you don't need to save much for retirement because you don't think you'll live a long time? bit.ly/1s1Lx3J
Is it worth your time to clean your house? bit.ly/1xHr0UG

Should You Clean the House or Pay Someone Else? — Liquid

Cleaning the house is a chore; it falls in the category of yard work. It HAS to be done, the question remains: who will do it: you, or will you pay someone to do it for you?

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Are you aware of the government's program to pay off student loans? bit.ly/1wf3iyy
Before you make the next impulse purchase, ask yourself what will happen if you don't make the purchase bit.ly/1pNBp0J

The Urge To Splurge — Liquid

With the economy still on the sliding, we seem to be regaling ourselves more and more with sweets, purses, chocolate and wine. Actually there's an arguement that purses and shoes can be cost cutting!

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Your credit history counts for 15% of your FICO score bit.ly/1wf4QIW

How to Improve Your FICO Score with Credit History — Liquid

Although the length of your credit history only weighs in at 15% of your score, it is still vitally important. Don't confuse this with your payment history; your payment history is the quality part,...

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Lots of questions you should ask before diving into transumerism bit.ly/1LsdZau

Transumerism: How to Choose Renting vs Buying — Liquid

Starting in the 80's, the American consumer has been caught up in, well, consuming. As a matter of fact, the consumer makes up over 67% of our economy. What has really taken hold is the increase in...

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Next time you buy impulsively, ask yourself how you ever survived without it bit.ly/1BrroaS
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