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Future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Bonds

Earlier this month, the White House played the role of a NFL punter and punted the issue of what to do with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac far downfield. read more »
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7 Tax Havens for Hideaway Bankers

Many bankers still manage to jingle when they walk. Find out where they choose to hide their money. read more »
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Credit Cards Are Crushing Americans {infographic}

Credit Cards have been a contributing factor to the economic crisis plaguing the United States. See how much credit is really out there and what the [...] read more »
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The Carnival of Personal Finance CCXLIV - The Fiscally Irresponsible TV Characters Edition

This off-beat edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance is themed around several fiscally irresponsible characters from some iconic American televi[...] read more »
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U.S. Merchandise Trade: Top Imports and Exports

A look at the top imports and exports for the US in 2008 & 2009. read more »
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Government Moves to Rein in Debt Collectors - Kiplinger.com

Mistakes and harassment are cited as reasons for closer scrutiny from regulators. New laws could be next. read more »
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Early-Bird Taxpayers Get the Refund (infographic)

A TurboTax survey found that 82 percent of taxpayers who filed before the end of February got money back. In fact, 40 percent of all tax returns are [...] read more »
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Cents-ible Tips to Save More Buck$ at Buxr Blog

Useful tips on how to save on tiny things which then can turn into huge savings. read more »
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Lower Cable Bill, More Services: How I Did It

How I managed to lower my cable and Internet bill, while adding on services. Includes the exact language I used in my chat with customer service. read more »
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February's Financial Checklist

Here are some financially fit things to do in February. read more »
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Do Bank Accounts Affect Credit Scores?

Does switching banks frequently affect your credit score? What about bouncing a check? Many people don't know the answer to this question, but the[...] read more »
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State Budget Nightmares Mount - Kiplinger.com

State budget holes are getting deeper. Revenues fell dramatically all last year -- down 11.1% in the sharpest decline in 46 years. read more »
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Reducing Your Spending While Intoxicated - Canadian Finance Blog

A question we all ask ourselves after a night out is whether we spent too much without realizing it, due to the fact that we were far too intoxicated[...] read more »
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4 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Life Insurance

Oh great – a post about life insurance – doesn’t he know I’m not interested in reading about life insurance? Is there anything people hate thinking a[...] read more »
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Recommended Cell Phone Applications for Insurance Agents

Don’t you just love technology (when it works). Computers and the internet have really come a long way since the 80’s and 90’s. They have transformed[...] read more »
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