Author: boricua01

Buying Real Estate Foreclosures

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buying foreclosure

Buying Foreclosures – Bargain or Headache? When looking for a home for you and your family you will come across all kinds of deals, bargains, and so-called values along the way. If price is a very tangible object for you and your real estate investment then you might seriously want to consider the value of foreclosures. If you are hoping to invest in real estate in order to turn a profit then you may also wish to consider these properties that are often sold well below the ordinary value of…

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Preventing Age Spots

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age spots skin care

Age Spots Getting older doesn’t necessarily cause age spots. Too much exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun is more likely to cause these unattractive blotches, than maturity. This is why age spots are also called sun spots. Other factors that make you more susceptible to age spots (no matter what your age is) are smoking, a diet high in refined sugars and fats, a lack of vitamins, and over consumption of poor quality saturated oils. Age spots occur when our skin produces too much lipofuscin. Lipofuscinis is a…

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Bathroom Remodeling – You Can Do That

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bathroom remodeling

Remodel the Bathroom After purchasing an investment home it became clear that we needed to remodel the bathroom. We wanted to change the layout which included relocating the plumbing and fixtures. We plan on living in this house until we sell it so we wanted to feel comfortable while conducting our daily personal hygiene plus remodeling the bathroom makes good financial sense for when we go to sell the property later. We plan on installing high-quality products in a bathroom which should provide a high return on our investment. After…

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Negotiating the Tough Deal at The Car Dealership

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When it comes to selling your car, there are obvious benefits with going the car dealership route. Simply put the convenience is unmatched, the speed with which you can get your car sold being the biggest plus. Unlike listing your car and dealing with a number of private buyers and dealing with sale uncertainty, the car dealership massively simplifies things. This of course cannot be without its drawbacks and the largest concern sellers often cite is the low price they receive for their troubles. That is unfortunately the lay of…

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The Perfect Puerto Rico Itinerary for Solo Travelers

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Puerto Rican flag in front of the coastline

If you’re looking for a taste of the tropics without leaving the United States, San Juan, Puerto Rico, is an absolute must. There is no preparation required for this trip, making it ideal for a solitary adventurer. Americans visiting from the United States need not bother about bringing a passport, learning a new language, or converting currency. I’ve been to San Juan several times with groups, but I finally had the opportunity to go there on my own and can attest that it’s both easy to get around and full…

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Gun Control Under Debate

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Gun Control

Another Gun Massacre After the massacre at Virginia Tech, once again the mammoth issue of gun control has been brought up at full force.  Many are highly upset that even after gun control laws have been enacted that the killer in the massacre was approved for a gun and purchased it in less than 30 minutes.  Many have speculated that had there been much harsher guidelines in place, that the sale would not have been completed, and it could have potentially saved all of the lives that were tragically lost…

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Federal Aid For Your College Education

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Federal Financial Aid

The Federal government is one of the best sources for college financial aid. From low interest loans to free grants, the array of government aid is open to just about everyone. As long as you have passing grades and financial need, you almost certainly qualify for something. The search for federal aid begins with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form can be filled out on paper or submitted online. Once it is processed, the government will make a judgement about the level and kinds of aid…

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Financial Planner Basics

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financial planning

What is Financial Planning and Why it is Crucial for You Even if you do not think you are a financial planner, you better start thinking like one fast. In the United States, there is an approximate of 5.6 million people who are either self-made millionaires or financially independent. And what is so hard to believe about that statistic, you ask? This is because that is only about 5% of the American population. The remaining 95% of the American population (we’re talking about 106.4 million people here!) are not only…

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Top 3 Active Pound for Pound Boxers from Puerto Rico

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Despite the relatively small territorial size of the Caribbean island, along with being a sovereign state of the United States, the proud sporting traditions of Puerto Rico are very much our own. When it comes to boxing, this couldn’t be any clearer, having produced numerous pugilistic icons and world champions over the years. Boxing is an intrinsic part of Puerto Rican sporting culture, which also makes it popular when it comes to backing our favorite fighters, whenever they step into the ring. This also makes it worthwhile seeking out the…

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Anti-Aging Skin Care – The Basics

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Skin Rejuvenation Products

Skin Rejuvenation Products The very first question most people have when exploring the realm of anti-aging skin care is, “What skin rejuvenation products have been proven to be effective”? Accurate information regarding the multitude of anti-aging treatments flooding the marketplace is the best way to make informed decisions for developing your own skin rejuvenation regime which incorporates the anti-aging skin care techniques, strategies and treatments that best address your personal aging skin issues. The basics of effective skin rejuvenation begin with the facts on anti-aging skin care treatments. There are…

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