A Kentucky Derby Personal Finance Lesson

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The Kentucky Derby, also known as “The Run for the Roses”, is one of the most famous sporting events in America. Every year since 1875 approximately 160,000 people crowd into Churchill Downs to watch graceful thoroughbreds compete for one of … [Read more...]

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Munch’s ‘The Scream’ Fetches $120 Million

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If you thought tracking down your free credit score and discovering you had a 720 was good, what about selling a single painting for $120 million. That’s the kind of joy the folks at Sotheby’s enjoyed yesterday as they sold Edvard Munch’s … [Read more...]

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Playing the Ponies… Winning Trends at the Kentucky Derby

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Slot machines, despite anything that surly octogenarian who calls the high-dollar bay home says, are a pure gamble. Ask any professional gambler and they will tell you the same. Floor games have better odds, Craps being the highest among them. Poker, … [Read more...]

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‘Octomom’ Files for Bankruptcy

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Get ready as the whole world exerts a collective ‘I told you so’, Octomom Nadya Suleman has filed for bankruptcy three years after giving birth to only the second set of living octuplets in the United States. Suleman, who already had six young … [Read more...]

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Reality and Humor Collide at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

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In one of his finer moments at this weekend's White House Correspondents Dinner, Jimmy Kimmel touched upon the largely psychic American issue of economic confidence; an ephemeral and challenging notion that undoubtedly affects your personal … [Read more...]

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Are You Getting Caught by these Balance Transfer Traps?

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It’s exciting to get the credit card offer in the mail. It says you’re preapproved and can transfer your high interest rate balances to a low or zero interest rate. All you have to do is complete the preapproved application and send it … [Read more...]

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What to Do If You Miss a Credit Card Payment

The Credit CARD Act of 2009 and YOUR Credit Cards

No one intends to miss payments on their credit card. It’s something that usually happens because you made a mistake. Maybe you’ve accidentally written the wrong account number on a check. Or mailed it to an incorrect address. If you’re having … [Read more...]

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6 Steps to Spring Cleaning for your Credit

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Spring is a time of renewed energy as people start to spruce up their homes, plant gardens and look ahead to warmer weather and outdoor fun. Spring Cleaning is a time-honored ritual of throwing out accumulated clutter and scrubbing the floors – out … [Read more...]

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Why the NFL’s Calvin Johnson is a financial planning role model

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson recently signed one of the largest contracts in NFL history - 7 years and $132 million, with $60 million guaranteed. Nicknamed "Megatron" for his leaping ability and hand-eye coordination, Calvin Johnson … [Read more...]

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Is it too late to file my taxes?

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Are you worried about filing your taxes at the last minute? Don't worry! There is still time. Even if you've waited until Tax Day (April 17, 2012) to file your taxes, you can still get the refund you're waiting for (or avoid paying penalties on … [Read more...]

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Lessons in financial giving from Elizabeth Gilbert

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Elizabeth Gilbert is the best-selling author of "Eat Pray Love," a hugely popular memoir of her spiritual journey while recovering from a bad divorce. The sales of "Eat Pray Love" (and income from the movie based on the book) made Elizabeth Gilbert … [Read more...]

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