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How an Automaker Bankruptcy Would Affect You

Posted by deborah 1130 days ago (http://mainstreet.com)
Category: Business | Tags: auto bankruptcy business finance
U.S. automakers are on the edge of bankruptcy, but it actually might be a good time to buy a car. And the government is taking measures to ensure tha[...] read more »
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Fail-Safe Investing? Harry Browne’s Permanent Portfolio

Posted by deborah 1131 days ago (http://www.getrichslowly.org)
Category: Funds and ETFs | Tags: fund investing money stock
More and more, I’ve become a fan of index funds — mutual funds built to track the broad movements of the stock market. They don’t outperform the mark[...] read more »
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So Your Life Sucks, But Your Finances Doesn’t Have To

Posted by deborah 1131 days ago (http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: finance life money saving
As with many websites geared towards sinking time, fmylife.com can often be a funny yet sad read. The reason why I pointed out this website was not[...] read more »
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State Budgets: Belts Tightened Another Notch

Posted by deborah 1131 days ago (http://www.kiplinger.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: budget economy finance tax
Total state tax revenues are down 7% compared with last year. Sales tax receipts, down 6%, personal income tax revenue, down 1%. Corporate income tax[...] read more »
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Your Mortgage: When It's OK to Walk Away

Posted by deborah 1131 days ago (http://mainstreet.com)
Category: Real Estate | Tags: finance housing mortgage real estate
My reader Michael (not his real name) has an extremely high interest rate of 8.6%, making his monthly payment roughly $1,850. Plus Detroit has the hi[...] read more »
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The State of Credit, April 2009

Posted by deborah 1132 days ago (http://www.consumerismcommentary.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: bailout banking consumer credit
In December 2008 we reported a prediction that credit card issuers would be reducing available credit by about 45%, and recently the company behind t[...] read more »
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You Should Be Ashamed of Yourself: Debt Collection Via Embarrassment

Posted by deborah 1132 days ago, popular 1131 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: budget debt finance income
Apparently Spain has very lax debt laws, meaning that it can be difficult for lenders to recover outstanding debts by taking deadbeat borrowers to co[...] read more »
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Negotiating Your Medical Bills

Posted by deborah 1132 days ago (http://www.bargaineering.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: bills finance income saving
If you have medical insurance, you should receive an Explanation of Benefits from your insurance company every time you visit a doctor. read more »
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6 Ideas for Entertaining Clients on a Budget

Posted by deborah 1132 days ago (http://mainstreet.com)
Category: Business | Tags: budget business clients finance tips
If you’re like most small business owners, you have to cut unnecessary spending wherever you can. And although there are many areas where you can cut[...] read more »
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The Basics of Bonds

Posted by deborah 1133 days ago (http://www.getrichslowly.org)
Category: Stocks | Tags: bonds finance funds investment stock
When you buy stock, you are buying a piece a company, but when you buy a bond, you are loaning money to an organization. Governments and corporations[...] read more »
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Need Seed Capital? Angel Groups May Be Your Best Bet

Posted by deborah 1133 days ago, popular 1132 days ago (http://www.kiplinger.com)
Category: Business | Tags: business capital income tips
You’d better try to find more than one. While dealmaking is down only 3%, angels are forking over a lot less. read more »
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How Your Pet Can Save You Money

Posted by deborah 1133 days ago (http://mainstreet.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: income life money pets saving
If unwavering affection and attention aren’t enough of a draw, check out these three ways pets can actually help you save a dime. read more »
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Basics of the Fair Tax

Posted by deborah 1134 days ago (http://www.consumerismcommentary.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: budget finance income money tax
Now that Tax Day has come and gone again, and anger is subsiding, let’s spend some time thinking about what a better system might look like. read more »
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How to Get Out of Debt

Posted by deborah 1134 days ago, popular 1134 days ago (http://www.fivecentnickel.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: debt finance income investment money
It may sound trite, but the first step in tackling your debt is to admit that you have a problem. Unless you’re willing to own up to your situation a[...] read more »
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Your Take: What’s Your Favorite Frugal Weekend Idea?

Posted by deborah 1134 days ago (http://www.bargaineering.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: budget finance frugal money planning
My favorite frugal weekend idea is probably to visit a local winery, such as when we visited Boordy (which ended up not being frugal!) a few weeks ag[...] read more »
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