How to Help a Friend with Financial Problems

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With the economy still going through a long, slow recovery, millions of Americans are feeling financial pressure. Whether you’ve lost your job, had your hours cut, or are feeling underemployed, under-challenged or undercompensated at your job, … [Read more...]

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Personal Finance Blog of the Week – Money Crashers

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While there are many attributes I could extol about Money Crashers, we are highlighting them, and I realize 'they' undermines 'blogger' of the week, because of their dedicated section to economics and policy. Most personal finance blogs cover the … [Read more...]

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Mixed Emotions – Finance, Obama, Gay Marriage and Quicksand

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Above all things I am a pragmatist. As a political operative, like a spy, a good businessperson, a sound financial adviser or an undercover cop, the ability to divorce yourself from the emotional ties that often encumber good judgment is one of your … [Read more...]

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4 Things to Look for in Your Credit Report

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Look at any personal finance blog and chances are you’ll read the same advice at some point: check your credit report! It’s important to read your credit report! Make sure you look at your credit report at least once a year! Okay, the advice … [Read more...]

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7 Habits of Highly Excellent Credit Scores

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There’s a big difference between knowing and achieving. Stephen R. Covey understood this significant gap when he penned his timeless guide to becoming more effective in attaining your life goals. In his classic, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective … [Read more...]

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5 Tips to Get Your Financial Life Ready for the New Year (Part 1)

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The end of each year brings a time for reflection and renewal, and this is especially valuable when it comes to personal finance. As the year 2010 comes to a close, are you better off financially than you were on January 1? What would you like to do … [Read more...]

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6 Effective Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

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By: M. Smith Your credit score has never been so important. Lenders will check your credit score to determine whether or not you qualify for a new line of credit. Before lending you money, creditors want to know how risky you are as a borrower … [Read more...]

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Post-Buyer’s Remorse: Proven Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

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Let’s face it, we’ve all been there. You’ve enjoyed a fun and indulgent spending spree, and yes, you charged everything to your credit card.  One month and many blissful purchases later, you find yourself facing a huge credit card bill. You … [Read more...]

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3 Ways to Rebuild Your Credit after Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Chapter 7 bankruptcy can help end your financial nightmare, but also can bring new problems of its own once a judge finalizes your request. Learn how to start rebuilding your credit score right away so you don’t have to spend the next 10 years … [Read more...]

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Bad Credit? Check Your Mirrors

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It may sound silly (or unfair, whichever way you look at it), but more often than not, bad credit is having an impact well beyond high interest rates and unapproved credit and loan applications. Credit card debt or a poor credit score can make … [Read more...]

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How to Improve Your Credit Score in 5 Simple Steps

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If someone offered you free coupons for all the biggest purchases you’ll make in your life, saving you loads of cash, would you take it? Of course you would. Why then, do so many Americans neglect their credit score? Having a good credit score … [Read more...]

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