http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Connie+Barker Finances Connie Barker Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=240427&ca=Finances If you surf the web, purchase products over the web or use the many financial services offered by your credit card company, bank and even Paypal and Ebay, then you should be aware of Phishing scams and how they can affect you personally. Phishing scams are when hackers or criminals masquerade as a l... Finances Connie Barker Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=240430&ca=Finances Refinancing has been extremely popular as home prices rose extremely fast in many regions. With the recent and continuing decline in home values across the US, refinancing no longer looks like the go to option most homeowners are searching for when they need quick cash for big purchases. However, fo... Finances Connie Barker Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=240434&ca=Finances Debt is very stressful to many people. In fact, millions lose sleep, have difficult relationships with their spouses and are unable to buy the things they need because of debt. If you have found yourself deep in debt, don’t despair, one tool to use to determine the amount of debt you are in and how... Finances Connie Barker Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=216141&ca=Finances One of the most important financial tools one can use is the budget. Budgets might sound to economic novices as pretty technical stuff; however a budget is an extremely practical tool that almost anyone can create in about 5 minutes. Here are some tips. While in theory, you can create a budget in ab... Finances Connie Barker Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=213741&ca=Finances If you check your mail, one item that most people are sure to see several times per month is an invitation to apply for a credit card. Credit card offers have inundated us, whether you are a college student or even a senior citizen. It seems that almost every bank and credit card company are in stif... Finances Connie Barker Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=213743&ca=Finances We are a nation of consumers, for many of us it is extremely easy and enjoyable to shop and buy new items each and everyday. Unfortunately, many people and families live way beyond their means saving little or nothing and spending large amounts of money that total more than our income- usually subsi... Finances Connie Barker Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=209820&ca=Finances Debt can be the cause of lots of anxiety and stress for individuals and families. If you are experiencing debt or realize that you have borrowed more against your home or credit cards than you would like, here are five tips on becoming debt free. Step 1. Start with a Budget The key to becoming debt... Finances Connie Barker Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=209821&ca=Finances Buying a car is a huge purchase, usually second only to buying a house. With most new cars and trucks costing $20,000 to $30,000, before you shop, you should definitely do a little homework. One of the most frequently asked questions by those interested in buying a new car is whether to buy or lea... Finances Connie Barker Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=205770&ca=Finances With Christmas quickly approaching, many people are figuring out how to purchase their Christmas gifts without blowing their budget and falling into debt. While giving is a great way to make your friends and family members happy, the consequences of giving more than you can afford usually comes back... Real Estate Connie Barker Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=205775&ca=Real+Estate The red hot housing market has turned quite cool over the last year in many parts of the country. With so many homes on the market and little demand, real estate prices have stagnated or worse- dropped substantially. It used to be a seller’s market with many homes ending in fierce and profitable bid...