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We are nothing but slaves in the rat race

Waking up at 5h30AM, working all day, bringing work back home. We are all stuck in the rat race. Is there a way getting out the rat race? read more »
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Ten Terrific Top Tippers We’d Like to Thank

We wanted to take the opportunity to highlight some members that are going above and beyond in their participation. These users are not just great so[...] read more »
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Your Income Is Your Best Tool To Achieve Financial Freedom

Do you want to achieve financial independence? All too often, people rely on unrealistic means to free themselves financially. Their hope lies more [...] read more »
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The History of the Gold Standard: 25 Great Web Sites to Research Its Rise and Fall

Learn more about the gold standard -- and join the debate about whether we should return to one. read more »
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The Credit Crunch Guide to Nabbing your First Mortgage

The mortgage market can be a daunting place for potential buyers, especially right now. But armed with a little knowledge, they can soon identify a p[...] read more »
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Millions facing negative equity

Nearly four million UK homeowners are in, or close to, negative equity as the property market stutters, according to research group GfK NOP. read more »
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Are Social Energy Tariffs the Solution to Fuel Poverty?

It seems that gas and electricity bills are forever rising; and these utility price increases plunge a greater and greater proportion of the population into fuel poverty. If you’re feeling the pinch from escalating energy costs, the Confused.com gui read more »
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The Big 6: A Guide to the UK’s Top Energy Providers

You’ve heard their names, seen the TV adverts, and quite possibly paid them money for your gas and electricity, but what else do you know about Britain’s ‘Big 6’ energy providers. read more »
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Predicted: Worst Economic Downturn For 100 Years

The schools minister said that the recession could be worse than that of the 1930s. This could be the worst recession for a century, a close political ally of Gordon Brown has said. read more »
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Is it Time to Buy Stocks?

Markets today are unsettled and irrational and by some measures, cheap. Is now a good time to start buying stocks again? read more »
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Why I use mint.com

After a couple months of using mint, I'm a big fan. Here's a quick look at a few things this free service can do for you. read more »
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The Right way to apply for a credit card

When deciding what credit card is best suited for your circumstances, the next step is to find a convenient and effective way to apply for it. There [...] read more »
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Investors Lose $350million in 'Mini Madoff' Scandal as Hedge Fund Manager Disappears

A Florida-based hedge fund manager Arthur Nadel has disappeared under suspicious circumstances leaving his clients empty handed. read more »
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10 Easy Ways Credit Card Companies Make Money Off Us

Those companies are all in trouble and I really don't understand why. There are so many ways they make money off us! read more »
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SWAP rates and LIBOR rates on the move in 2009

See how SWAP rates and LIBOR rates effect you in the mortgage markets and how they are the key to better times ahead for us all. read more »
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