3 credit card tactics you must avoid

January 10, 2009

[singlepic id=1 w=300 h=200 float=left]If you are in the market for a credit card, here are three important tactics that these companies use to entice you to sign up. There are many credit card tricks that you just have to watch out for these days. The banks and credit card companies are always looking for [...]

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Debt Relief starts with a little motivation

January 6, 2009

The point of bankruptcy is to have a new financial beginning. A similar idea is usually part of the motivation behind getting out of debt before having to resort to bankruptcy. When making the effort to get out of debt, the thought of having a financial situation at the end of the struggle that is [...]

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Everbank giving away $40

January 2, 2009

EverBank is running a deal on their 1-year CD account. You need a minimum deposit of $25,000. Yields range from 2.08% to 3.09% APY. Accounts are FDIC insured up to $250,000.  Click here to see the details

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Find time to plan your financial future

December 30, 2008

In today’s fast pace world it is hard to find time to do anything besides work or errands.  Unfortunately our personal finances get pushed to the back burner.  For those who are single managing your finances might come easier due to less distractions but for those who are are married and have kids, it can [...]

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Chase offering a $50 bonus

December 29, 2008

Chase is offering a $50 bonus for those who open up a checking account.  It is a good little promotion and if you are in need of a new checking account this could be an option.  A $100 minimum deposit is required.  Just click on this banner to get started. Offer Details To qualify for [...]

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Retail Sales Nose-Dive

December 26, 2008

What’s hot in today’s news that affects you and your money Retail Sales Plummet – Retail sales, excluding automobiles, dropped 5.5% in November and 8% in December through Christmas.  Looks like the price slashing that retailers undertook during this holiday season did not have the effect intended as consumer spending has crawled to a halt. [...]

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US Bank Offering $75 of Free Gas

October 28, 2008

If you would like to $75 worth of free gas just visit a nearby US Bank and open a checking account.  It is that simple and who these days does not want free gas.  Not sure if it is available in all states.  Check out US Bank’s advertisement for more info. The offer expired on [...]

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Get Rewarded on your FICO Score

October 27, 2008

When it comes to you FICO score, no number is more important to you and how it will affect you financial life.  In these tough times when the economy has been hit hard by the credit crunch, obtaining loans will be more difficult than ever.  Every point on your FICO score is critical in getting [...]

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Why you no longer need plastic

October 22, 2008

The last couple of weeks has not been good for the economy of the United States or the citizens who reside here like myself.  During these times everyone is trying to save more and spend less but what ends up happening is spending slowing increases before you are even able to realize your credit card [...]

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