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Today credit is a necessity. A person needs credit to be able to do almost everything, buying a car to a turning on an utility. Bad credit can be very expensive. This is why debt management is so necessary. Debt management is how you acquire and manage your debt so that you can afford it. [...]

The Economic Homeless

February 2nd, 2010 admin No Comments »

I gave a text message donation to help people in Haiti. In fact, most of the people I know gave money. This is great, they need our help.

But, there is another group of people who need our help—and they are, literally, in our own backyards.

They are the “economic homeless”—men, women and children who lost their jobs and then lost their homes. Families who are now living in tent cities or villages made out of tool sheds. They have no bathrooms, no running water, and no electricity. They have no security, and no safety. They have no heat.

A natural disaster never fails to gain our sympathy. We know that there was nothing anyone could do to prevent it. That no one asked to be in an earthquake, hurricane, or tsunami. But, wh

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Price drop on Turbo Tax

February 2nd, 2010 admin No Comments »

Last week Amazon had the software package I use on sale – H&R Block at Home. This week it is Turbo Tax’s turn to be on sale. For all of you Turbo Tax fans who have not yet purchased your 2009 software, you may want to take advantage of this deal (on sale, free shipping, & sales tax free depending on your state). I found a $10.00 rebate (link below) which can bring the cost of this down a bit further.

– Intuit $10 Rebate for Turbo Tax
– TurboTax Deluxe Federal + State 2009 + efile

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Top 3 Credit Cards for Bad Credit

February 1st, 2010 admin No Comments »

When you have bad credit, you’re probably going to think that there’s no end in sight.  If you have that feeling that you’re not going to be able to fix your credit again, you’re not alone, but it is possible.  You just have to understand that you’re going to have to have patience, as well motivation to get your score up to where you want it.

What you’re going to want to look into is a secured credit card.  A secured card is basically a card that’s going to help anyone rebuild your credit.  Anyone is going to be approved, as long as you provide the bank with a small deposit.  This deposit can range anywhere from $200 – $500.  As long as you can provide the deposit, you will get approved.

When looking for a card like this, make sure that you look into the fees, as well as look into the reviews.  There are a lot of scams out there, as well as cards that really will help you.  You’ll want to make sure that you pay your bill off on time, and use it like a regular card.  The reason the bank will ask for that deposit is simply because if you miss a payment, they can dip into your account, and pay the bill themselves.  So, you’re going to find that it’s a win-win for both parties.

The top 3 credit cards for bad credit today (2/1/10)…

  • Public Saving Bank Card: This is by far my favorite card on the market today.  It has low fees, and very good reviews online.  What I like about this card is that it has a one time fee, rather than an annual fee.
  • Orchard Bank Classic Cards: Orchard Bank is known for their cards that help those with bad credit.  You’ll want to look into these, and see which one is right for you.  They all vary, but in my personal opinion, they all get pretty high marks in terms of card perks, and customer service.
  • Platinum Zero Card: The last card on my list is the Platinum Zero card by Applied Bank.  It has low fees, and the APR is one of the lowest in the secured credit card market.

Try out a few of these cards, and look into the fees, as well as what other people think of them.  Yes, there are other cards on the market, but you will find that these are some of the best of the best.

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Finding the Best Place to get College Loan

February 1st, 2010 admin No Comments »

Financial meltdown has brought difficult times to everyone; students are no exception to it. College education is becoming even harder with unfriendly market place. Close to 93 lenders, who where hitherto offering Federal Family Education Loan Program have stopped the offering loans to students, making it harder to secure any kind educational funding for college education. While the Department of Education has announced increased borrowal limits for students by way of direct loans, the government has also planning to take initiative to reduce the impact of financial crunch by directing surplus finance with home loan banks towards student loan financing.


Best Place to get College Loan

Students can still get the best of student loans from various sources.

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How Can I Reduce the Rates on My Credit Cards?

February 1st, 2010 admin No Comments »

Q. Do you have any thoughts or recommendations for an individual that has $50,000 high interest credit card balance(s) – mostly American Express. She needs the cards to run her current business – so she doesn’t wish to cancel the cards – and can’t get the credit card companies to lower the rate.

A. I’m going to assume the person in question is having trouble making credit card payments due to high interest rates and you’re not merely asking because the interest rates amount to highway robbery. Which of course they are.

As you may have heard, banks are not being very cooperative with consumers these days. If someone truly cannot afford her payments, I’m sorry to tell you the choices are not very palatable.

One opt

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How to Find Coupons for Groceries

January 31st, 2010 admin No Comments »

Saving money is something that everyone enjoys doing.  Not to mention, there are several different ways to do it.  One thing that people don’t realize they spend too much money on is groceries.  Grocery shopping is a weekly thing for most people, so to be able to save a few times a month, it can really add up.

If you’re looking to save money on your grocery shopping each week, consider a few of these ideas to do so!

Internet – First of all, if you go on the grocery store’s website that you shop at, you will usually find a good amount of coupons to choose from.  These are coupons for this store specifically.

Sunday newspaper – The Sunday newspaper isn’t only great for catching up on what’s going on around you, but it’s also a great way to get a ton of coupons.  There are a few little booklets you’ll get on a weekly basis through the newspaper.

In store – Sometimes you will find on your receipt a good coupon for your next shopping trip.  Be sure to keep your eye open for these!

ebay – ebay is a great place to find good deals.  Not only can you buy items, clothing, electionics, and everything else under the sun but you can also buy coupons online. 

There are everything from Home Depot coupons, to diaper coupons, to coupons off your most frequently purchased items.  Not to mention, you can also find coupons for things like $5 off your next purchase of $50, 10% of your purchase, etc.

So, if you’re looking to save more money on your grocery bill be sure to consider a few of these different ideas to get coupons.  Coupons are everywhere if you look hard enough, and there are coupons for everything!  So, stop spending more money each week than you have to, and start saving today!

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When your bailout has to come from family

January 29th, 2010 admin No Comments »

The New York Times article: Jobless Turn to Family for Help profiles 62-year-old Jean Ley of Warrenton, Oregon who lost her job as a mental health counselor in June 2008. She has not found another job since then.

She had little savings. Unemployment benefits were not going to be enough to pay her bills. She was at risk of losing her home here on the Oregon coast.

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But the assistance proved more than temporary. A year and half later, her son’s regular payments covering her mortgage and occasional emergencies, like a car repair or arthritis medication, have proven to be her bulwark from economic catastrophe.

“If my family weren’t able to help me out at this point, I wouldn’t have a home,” she said. “And I wo

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Watch Your Back: 8 Up and Coming Credit Card Fee-Creep Tricks

January 28th, 2010 admin No Comments »

February 2010 is almost upon us, which means the CARD Act is about to kick in to full effect. Of course, the credit card companies haven’t been resting on their laurels, waiting for the government to take away their moneymakers. They’ve been thinking up creative ways to sneak in extra fees and charges without you knowing. With a little vigilance, you can catch some of these – and even prevent them. Read on to find out how credit card companies are getting more of your money in 2010.

Paper Statements

All “Go Green” sentiments aside, it’s in the credit card companies best interests to forgo paper statements because it costs them in postage and supplies. To recoup their losses on printing statements when you can get them online, some companies are now tacking on “paper statement” surcharges of around $1 a month. Not astronomica

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