http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Amid the current economic crisis, many homeowners are finding it increasingly difficult to meet their monthly expenses. Jobless rates are rising, and lenders are facing difficulties of their own with the tightening credit markets. The faltering financial ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_724464_19.html 17th December 2008 The process of not losing your home because of debt, really should begin when the homeowner first purchases a home. Considering how much money is coming into the household against what will be required to be going out (with the addition of a new mortgage)... http://www.articlealley.com/article_724460_19.html 17th December 2008 In these difficult economic times, even the most persevering of homeowners may find it difficult to keep up with their mortgage payments. 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