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How to Borrow up to $25,000 of Unsecured Money at a Fixed Rate of 8%

If you’re looking to consolidate credit card debt, launch a small business, do some home improvement, pay for school, or just need some cash you may[...] read more »
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We Are Printing Waaaaay Too Much Money

The more money the U.S. government produces and circulates, the less that money is worth. What does that mean for you and me? If the government co[...] read more »
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Penny Pinching Tip #2: Compare Unit Prices

When shopping for groceries you’ll often need to decide between different product sizes. How do you determine which size is the best deal? Take a l[...] read more »
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The Penalty-Free 9 Month CD with a 2.50% APY

Ally Bank (formerly GMAC bank) recently launched a 9-month CD with an APY of 2.50%. Two and a half percent on a 9 month CD is one of the best rates[...] read more »
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The Best 0% Return You'll Ever Get

A couple years ago I came across Kiva, a non-profit peer-to-peer lending service. Kiva functions similarly to Lending Club with a couple, key differ[...] read more »
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Cash for Clunkers: Uncle Sam May Buy Your Car

The Obama administration and Congressional Democrats are working on the final details of the government’s plan to give you up to $4,500 toward the pu[...] read more »
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How to Get a (Truly) Free Copy of Your Credit Report

Chances are you’ve seen a TV advertisement offering a free copy of your credit report. Often, though, you’ll be required to purchase something (suc[...] read more »
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How I Allocate My Retirement Money

Recently I received a couple questions from readers about how I invest my retirement funds. I thought it would be useful to share my answer with eve[...] read more »
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5 Reasons Why You Should Start Your Own Business

Just about everyone has an idea for a business they’d like to start but few people ever pull the trigger. Instead, many of us are content to work fo[...] read more »
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Peer-to-Peer Lending Offers Tempting Returns

With the best savings accounts paying a little over 2%, and long term CDs paying under 4%, I decided to explore other ways to invest my money. Recen[...] read more »
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Read Your Credit Card Statement!

Yesterday I glanced at my credit card statement and saw a $12 charge from “Reservation Rewards”. I had no idea what it was for so I called my credit[...] read more »
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My Blueprint to Financial Freedom

Too often Americans stretch themselves to buy the nicest house they can qualify for, go out of their way to drive a luxury car, or borrow to the hil[...] read more »
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What's the Deal with MagicJack?

Have you seen a commercial for MagicJack yet? MagicJack provides users with an unlimited amount of phone calls anywhere within the U.S. and Canada [...] read more »
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Should You Get a Fixed Rate Mortgage or an ARM?

Buying a home will require you to make a myriad of decisions. One of the most significant questions you’ll need to answer is whether to get a fixed [...] read more »
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Would You Buy This Car?

Last week Indian car maker, Tata, announced the commercial launch of the new Tata Nano. The Nano, currently available in India only, starts at $2,[...] read more »
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