If your grandmother left you some diamond jewelry, and you are thinking about selling it, you should make sure they are real diamonds and not paste. It was quite common to sell costume jewelry with paste diamonds back in your grandma's day. She may have just left you with a token of her affection and not really anything of value. Here is how you can know for sure before you try to sell the diamonds.
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If you have some antique coins in your possession that are placed in inexpensive mylar or cardboard holders, then it may be in your best interest to have the coins graded and placed in slabs. Slabs are archival holders made from firm, hard, and transparent acrylic. The holders are used to retain the condition of the coin inside so it does not become marred or scratched in any way. The grade of the coin will be printed directly on the slab.
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If you have a revocable living trust, you may find you need to make amendments. A revocable living trusts allows you to to handle you property as a trustee, and make changes when needed. For example. a birth or death of a beneficiary, selling or buying assets could be a good reason to amend the trust. It isn't hard to amend the trust by following these tips.
Find the Original Trust
Locate the original trust.
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Taking out a mortgage loan to buy a house puts you in a long term commitment. If you're not satisfied with a mortgage loan you've been offered, you need to take a step back before committing to it to analyze the situation.
Chances are, you can find a loan with lower interest rates with a bit of perseverance and patience. The following are five things you can do to bring down the mortgage rates you've been offered after an initial loan inquiry:
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Auctions can be fast paced and incredibly fun to attend. The fact that the auction is such a fast paced and energetic place, makes it a fun, challenging, yet rewarding place to work. While it may not be the what you thought you wanted to do when you grew up, it can be the right job for you, and you may find that you really enjoy being part of the team that makes the auction work.
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