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How much Interest are You Paying on Debt each Month?

How much of your hard earned money is going straight into bankers pockets every single month? Figure it out, get pissed, and do something about it! I[...] read more »
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Consider High-Yield Rewards Checking Accounts

We opened an account with a local bank that pays 4.41% up to $25,000. You have to meet certain requirements, but it sure beats the internet banks sav[...] read more »
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Credit Cards Don’t Suck, You Suck!

The harsh and bitter truth. What really "sucks" about credit cards is how we use them - or misuse them. read more »
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Why Squeezing Every Last Penny Out of Savings Accounts Isn't Worth It

Still, there comes a point where it’s just now worth it to micro-manage your finances and throw every last dollar in the account with the hopes of ma[...] read more »
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Credit CARD Act of 2009: Consumers Getting the Shaft as Banks Rush to Raise Interest Rates

While the Credit CARD Act of 2009 does provide a number of protections for consumers and little more transparency out of credit card issuers with reg[...] read more »
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Tax Advantages of Having a Mortgage

You can get a tax deduction for the mortgage interest and points that you pay. read more »
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A Simple Trick to Get Your Credit Card Interest Charges Waived

Credit card companies aren't heartless - they're in business to make money. Ironically, that's why their best customers can use this handy trick [...] read more »
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How Much Does Your Debt Cost?

It wasn’t until I calculated the exact cost of our debt that my eyes were opened to its power. Here is the story of what ignited an unquenchable fir[...] read more »
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Why Consumer Debt Levels Are So High

Debt is a huge problem as a ton of people are wrestling with consumer debt. These consumer debt levels are high currently for a variety of reasons. read more »
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Why You Need a Rewards Checking Account

Everyone should be switching to rewards checking accounts. I lay out the case why these accounts dominate your average checking or savings account. read more »
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What is compound interest?

Compound interest is really a math concept that shows the power of making interest on not just your principle but also interest. read more »
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Finance Definitions: Compound Interest

Learn how to make more money from the same amount of money invested. Remember compound interest? Get reacquainted here. read more »
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At 3,640% interest, bank overdraft fees getting ridiculous

Bank overdraft fees are getting higher and more punishing than ever. read more »
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0% Credit Card Basics – The Difference Between 0% Purchase and 0% Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Which one is really right for you? read more »
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Do You Know How Much You Pay in Interest?

Have you ever put your bills together and calculated exactly how much in interest alone you pay every month? read more »
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