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By Tami Luhby, senior writerDecember 28, 2009: 8:37 AM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Most troubled homeowners view President Obama's foreclosure rescue plan as a way out of their financial troubles. But many don't realize that entering a trial mortgage modification can actually hurt their credit....

OK, it's not headline real-estate, but by far the most useful new thing I've learned today.  Whenever I open a banana, I pull the stem back.  If I don't have a knife to make a horizontal incision at the base of the stem, the top gets squished, the split happens below the stem, and you have to pry...

I just read an enlightening article on the Wall Street Journal's website.  I would encourage everyone to be knowledgable on credit card tactics and how they may change prior to the Credit Card Act.  Here is a link: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703438404574597860806674746.html I'm...

Last week, I was sitting in a Starbuck's having a Gingerbread Latte (more on that later), with my eyes glazed over in a heated round of Bejeweled Blitz on my iPhone (MUST beat friend...), and oblivious to the world.  I was waiting on a client to sign an amendment, who was delayed at work.  This w...

  Charitable Drives for the Holiday Season   Economic hard times this year have hit Collin County families a little harder than in the past, and many county offices are sponsoring food or toy drives to help re-stock food pantry shelves, provide food baskets in which to make holiday meals, ship "...

The clock is a-tickin'.... you'd best be making reservations now before the big night is here! If you need some ideas, here are a few: New Year's Eve Bash at Firewheel Golf of GarlandDecember 31st  7pm until 1am$100 single, $150 coupleBranding Iron at Firewheel Dinner, Dancing, Drinks, Casino Gam...

  We are fortunate to have a lot of fun parks for our children to explore. They can work out a lot of mischief-creating energy dangling from monkey bars and digging in the sand! My favorite happens to be Founder's Park in Wylie: it's a big pirate ship with lots of sprawling sections. There are ag...

If there is anything I love about my computer, it's being able to research and price compare before making any big purchases.  This article may provide some guidance before buying this holiday season: Consumer Electronics and Engineering Product Standouts December 11, 2009  by Rachel Rothman Whil...

From the moment guests enter our native plant garden, they will enjoy thousands of holiday lights and displays, including a short walk along a specially lit trail that will commence with a hayride and caroling. OTHER ACTIVITIES Christmas tree lighting Artisan's Market for those perfect holiday g...

Wow - that headline from Business Week sure grabbed my attention.  Interest rates are at historic lows but cyclical trends suggest they will soon rise. Home buyers may never see such a chance again, writes Marc Roth of Business Week. He goes on to write, "Well, you may not be stupid or broke.  Ma...