Friday’s here (yippee!) and so is your weekly roundup. The most interesting articles and blog posts about your home, money, credit and life straight from the Quizzle Twitter page:
Credit Reports, Scores & Cards
6 Credit Card Traps to Avoid Now (Smart Money)
Rates, fees and awards – Oh my! Don’t get stuck with a bum deal when it comes to your credit cards. Find out what traps you can avoid and how to avoid them.
Home & Money Saving Tips
6 Ways to Save Money on Appliances (My Dollar Plan)
Appliances, while time-saving and useful, are not exactly what I want to spend my hard-earned money on. Amanda at My Dollar Plan gives us the low-down on how to save money on these big-ticket items.
Opt Out of Overdraft Fees (Consumerism Commentary)
I don’t have to tell you why overdraft fees are frustrating. But take heart in the fact that some banks are now making it easier to ensure you never get slapped with that bugger of a fee again. Find out which banks and how they’re doing it.
It’s the Economy, Stupid!
7 Pieces of Good News about the Economy (Smart Money)
I like any story that refers to “good news” and the “economy” in the same breath. Smart Money gives us seven reasons to be optimistic about our nation’s financial situation.
News from the Fed
What the Heck Is the Fed Funds Rate & Why Should I Care? (Quizzle Blog)
The Federal Open Market Committee, aka “the fed,” met this week to discuss all things money and banking, among them, the fed funds rate. While they left the key rate unchanged at its 0% to 0.25% target range, one question inevitably arises with this announcement: What the heck is the fed funds rate and what does it have to do with me? I dissect this rate on the Quizzle Blog and tell you exactly how it affects your money.
Personal Finance & Budgeting
Essential Personal Finance eBooks (Get Rich Slowly)
Ready to get your read on? J.D. over at Get Rich Slowly shares with us the best ebooks on the topic of personal finance.
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