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Moneywise 50s: speed up your mortgage payments.
In 2009 qualified first-time home buyers can receive a tax credit up to $8,000 as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Liability car insurance is better than NO insurance.
Moneywise 20s: pay off credit card debt.
Revolving debt should be no more than 10% of your credit card limit.
Moneywise 20s: enroll in your company 401(K) plan.
When deciding to purchase a home, consider buying a resale home or a new home.
Always submit your taxes to the IRS on time, even if you do not have the money to pay the total amount due.
Moneywise 30s: save for a down payment on a home.
Look for credit cards that offer reimbursements or rewards in different purchase categories. Also look for credit cards that will offer you the most benefits to match your lifestyle.
