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Going Against Popular Opinion And Closing A Credit Card Account.

Why? The $125 yearly fee, that’s why. read more »
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Pay Off Credit Cards - Then Close them Shred them and Forget them!

Have they ever saved you in times of calamity? Or are they nothing more than a burden… causing you stress, perverting your spending habits, and costi[...] read more »
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Nickled and Dimed: The High Cost of Banking While Poor

Counting up the costs that low income workers pay to use cash, debit, prepaids and credit. read more »
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Ask For Any Specials Or A Discount When Renting An Apartment

I am packing again for a move out of this house and into an apartment, so trust me on this one – I just asked for, and received, a huge deal on my ne[...] read more »
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Goals Are the Gateway to Financial Success * Get Rich Slowly

J.D. demonstrates first hand how the road to wealth is paved with goals. He shares his own successes, as well as those of other GRS readers! read more »
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Term Life Insurance vs. Cash Value Life Insurance

Term and cash value are the two main categories of life insurance. The best choice for your circumstances is likely to depend on how much you are wil[...] read more »
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50% Of Poll Respondents Chose Wal-Mart As Best Symbol Of America.

A massive retail giant that sells crappy goods that most of us don’t actually need, that don’t last the test of time and need to be replaced often, a[...] read more »
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Tradition IRA versus Roth IRA — Which One Should You Choose?

Excellent look at the choice one may make between the Traditional, Pre-Tax IRA vs the Roth IRA. Choose wisely and benefit from the savings on taxes o[...] read more »
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How to Improve Your Credit Score When Paying Down Debt

Some tips to help you improve your credit score while you pay down your debts. read more »
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Beware Of The Business Filing Division Scam When Registering For An LLC

Beware of this scam when registering for an LLC. It's pretty slick read more »
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Earning 11.89% Interest By Lending Money At Lending Club

For the last 19 months I have been earning a whopping 11.89% interest on my loans – and I couldn’t be happier with the result. read more »
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Are Debit Cards Evil, Too? * Get Rich Slowly

Banks have turned to overdraft fees as an essential profit center in the midst of this recession. Will debit cards be the next target of reform for [...] read more »
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» Top Five Time-Wasting Activities

Time = Money... so if you’re wasting time, you’re wasting money.
From birth, the precious time each of us is allotted begins slipping away. Whethe[...] read more »
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Should I Invest or Pay Down Debt – How to Decide

The great debate on paying down debt or investing....have you considered the emotional side of the equation? read more »
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7 Ways To Save Money On Dental Care & Bills.

After spending some time talking to my dentist about my current home/insurance scenario, I came right home and wrote up what I could remember from ou[...] read more »
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