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In this section, we store all of the great information that you need to keep your finances in check. It is populated by facts, suggestions, and advice to keep your finances on target!

Mint, You Complete Me: Part 1

Budget, smudget! - How many times have you written out a budget only to completely ignore it in your day to day life? For me, a budget was this wonderful, sensible idea that had somewhat eluded me whenever it was time to put it into action. Join me as I begin a journey into my real issues of budgeting and how I finally discovered a solution that works for me.


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Posted on Sep 06, 2010 - 11:15 AM by ablount

Credit Card Calculators To Help Put Money In Your Pocket

Do you know how much credit is costing you? Here is a rundown of some of the various ways to analyze how much you might be spending on the credit cards in your wallet


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Posted on Sep 03, 2010 - 08:51 AM by DBretz

Where can I find information about my credit score?

This blog post may actually help you to find out more information that you may not be aware of for your credit score. Fair Isaac corporation takes the information about you and puts it to a mathematical formula to come up with your credit score.


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Posted on Sep 03, 2010 - 08:41 AM by ChrisN

Consumer Reports. Not Just A Shopping Website

Most of us have heard of Consumer Reports, but do you know what it can do for you? Here is a breakdown of the many types of consumer finance advice the famous consumer advocacy website can provide for you


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Posted on Aug 30, 2010 - 01:58 PM by DBretz

Credit Karma: Good Credit, Good Karma

Recently, there have been many new personal finance tools that can assist you in managing your budget, debt, and spending.  One of these new tools is CreditKarma.com.  Credit Karma is a web site that offers various tools and information to assist you with improving your credit score.  I recently signed up on the web site in hopes of getting some good credit karma.  Here’s what I found. 


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Posted on Aug 25, 2010 - 12:56 PM by Selena

A Quick And Easy Stop For All Things Finance

We all like to get tips on how to manager our finances better. Here is a quick guide to one of the most informative and user friendly financial websites on the web


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Posted on Aug 23, 2010 - 01:06 PM by DBretz

Debt Settlement: Separating Myth from Reality

“Get rid of your debt for pennies on the dollar!” Everyone’s heard commercials with variations on this theme, but how often do we really sit down and think about how true it is? Check out some of the most common misconceptions about debt settlement companies, and learn that as the saying goes, if it’s too good to be true, than it probably is.


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Posted on Aug 20, 2010 - 03:24 PM by Ari Jay

Don’t sacrfice feeding your family for debt…

I see a lot of budgets that have higher then average grocery expenses. I also see some grocery budgets are very slim and can’t cover everyone in the household. You should never have to cut your grocery expenses if you are budgeting correctly. Here is a resource that may help.


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Posted on Aug 18, 2010 - 01:30 PM by AJohnson

Want to learn how to save on dental care?

Most of us have experienced an expensive trip to the dentist. While we can’t take away the sting of expensive dental work, this post will give you some tips on how you can save on your dental care. 


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Posted on Aug 16, 2010 - 01:56 PM by ChrisN

Say Goodbye to Ridiculous Late Fees on Your Credit Cards

On June 15, 2010, the Federal Reserve Board issued new regulations that will limit the amount you can be charged for fees on your credit card.  The new legislation will go into effect on August 22, 2010.  Here are five ways this new legislation will work to your benefit as a credit cardholder.


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Posted on Aug 13, 2010 - 02:43 PM by Selena



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