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4 Credit Card Shopping Tips
Tweet How to find and use a new credit card. Some creditors are persistent, sending you regular pre-approval notices or applications for new credit. This writer routinely receives new credit
The Secret of Successful Budgeting
Tweet Trouble is, their “have” may be much more than what you have, which means someone has a budgeting secret that you are just dying to learn. Fortunately, smart budgeting
You Can Find a Credit Repair Counselor
Tweet The Federal Trade Commission is cautious when it comes to recommending a credit repair counselor, suggesting that nonprofit counselors should be considered including those affiliated with the Consumer Credit
How to Put Your Financial House in Order
Tweet What you spend — The problem most people have when it comes to financial matters is not knowing how much they spend. Overspending is a significant part of the
7 Steps to a New Car Loan
Tweet Obtaining a new car loan involves taking several steps and, when successfully accomplished, can lead to you getting behind the wheel of a new car. 1. Check your finances
Cash or Credit: Which to Use?
Tweet Let’s take a look at those reasons: Delayed Payment — When buying with credit, you delay paying out money that may be earning interest. Certainly, low paying savings accounts
Selling A Business: Prepare Your Documents
Tweet Six steps to prepare your business for marketing. Before you contact a business broker to arrange the sale of your business, you’ll want to review your company’s financial records
5 Labor Day Financial Planning Tips
Tweet These days, school has already started, your family has been scattered across the country and no one wants to eat outside. You may still have people over and grill
7 Bad Economy Money Tips
Tweet For example, Washington politicians are largely sheltered, drawing huge wages and enjoying lavish benefits. Just the same, there are people who are taking advantage of difficult times and squeezing
Smart Financial Tips for Young People
Tweet Much of what you make of your life will be based on your financial decisions. Poor decisions, such as getting in over your head in debt, can have a
The 5 Components of Your Credit Score
Consumer credit scores are a big deal, but not usually something Americans think about until they need to take out a mortgage, refinance a loan or obtain an automotive loan or other credit. Often, consumers won’t know their credit scores unless there is a problem.
Cash Back Rewards Are Once Again In Vogue
Prior to the economic meltdown of 2008, cash back rewards programs on credit cards were frequently offered and generously packed with amenities. That quickly changed when the economy nose-dived and consumer default rates surged.
How to Consolidate Your Loans
Consumer debt is a time bomb for many Americans, ready to go off following the slightest financial setback or late payment to a creditor.
Book Review: The 10 Commandments of Money
Top Internet money adviser presents contemporary financial advice. Liz Pulliam Weston, author of Your Credit Score and MSN columnist, has released a new book titled, “The 10 Commandments of Money.” This time around Weston speaks to the consumer who was pummeled by the most recent recession who would, in this case, be nearly every single one of us.
Rising Unemployment Demonstrates Shallowness of America’s Recovery
Tweet Weak economy continues to plod along. The United States is supposed to be in the midst of an economic recovery, admittedly a very tepid one. However, for June 2011