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Using Debt Consolidation To Improve Your Credit

Debt consolidation can help you to rebuild your credit if used the right way. We examine the three factors that determine if debt consolidation can [...] read more »
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Pre-Authorization at Gas Pumps Can Kill Your Gift Card

If you receive a debit gift card for the holidays, congratulations. Santa’s been watching and you’ve been good. But if you take that debit gift card [...] read more »
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How to Invest in 2009

The worst bear market since 1937-38 has crushed investors, top fund managers and market strategists. Here's why I still think it's time to hold you[...] read more »
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How the U.S. Economy Stacks Up

Though mired in the worst recession in decades, the U.S. remains the world's preeminent economy. read more »
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12 Things to Look Forward to in 2009

Hard times can breed good news, too. read more »
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Fannie and Freddie, The Rich Grew Richer: A Case for a National Mortgage Bank

Fannie and Freddie were both conceived as Government Structured Enterprises – part private and part public. Without strict regulations against lobbin[...] read more »
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British pound reaches all-time low compared to Euro!

The British Pound Sterling has reached the new all-time low today with respect to the Euro. Around the afternoon a pound would cost you only 1.023 eu[...] read more »
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Is the Stock Market a Big Ponzi (Madoff) Scheme?

Looking into the notion of the western financial markets as a big pyramid scheme read more »
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Best After Christmas Deals

These large retailers are offering some of the best after Christmas deals.Home Depot- The building store is offering several promotional rebates, inc[...] read more »
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Mega List of All Credit Cards in US (Over 1200 Listed)

I have tried to include all credit cards issued in US. If you think if I have missed any, please leave a comment. More than 1200 cards have been incl[...] read more »
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After a Season of Cutting, Stores Sweeten Discounts

For weeks, reluctant consumers have forced retailers to lower their prices — and lower them again and again — before they even considered opening tig[...] read more »
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Popcorn kid topples his own sales record

Some people just have the skills. This 12 yr old boy scout sold $15,000 worth of popcorn product in five months. A budding entrepreneur. read more »
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How To Host A New Year's Eve Party On A Budget

With the New Year celebration just around the corner from the Christmas shopping season, many people skip hosting a New Year's Eve party due to fina[...] read more »
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Om Malik writes about Tip'd on New York Times

Like many, the market collapse of the past few months has forced me to pay closer-than-usual attention to financial news. I’ve had to rely primarily [...] read more »
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Debit Cards vs. Credit Cards: Fees and Fraud Protection

Many financial experts suggest using debit cards instead of credit cards because in theory, you will spend less if you are only paying with money you[...] read more »
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