Break out the eggnog! It’s Christmas time! Credit and Debt Credit Karma presents 2009 Credit Score Tips. My Two Dollars posts this Reader Question – Keep Emergency Fund Or Pay Off 0% Balance Transfer Credit Card? New Regulation on Credit Card Unfair Practices Approved details over at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity. Career and Retirement Cash [...]

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TransUnion.com, one of the three major credit bureaus, released the results of an analysis study of the trends in credit card lending specifically for the third quarter of 2008, revealing that credit card debt is on the rise. The report is one part of an ongoing series of quarterly consumer lending analyses that are focusing [...]

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To go shopping, hang out with friends, gather families, share food, bring laughter, and build memories. Happy Holidays! Banking, Credit, and Debt Credit Karma writes How Does Bankruptcy Affect Your Credit? The Sun’s Financial Diary posts How to Use Your Credit Card without Going in Debt. The Consumerist with How To Get Your First Credit [...]

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My True Love Gave to Me… lots of link love. Banking, Credit, and Debt Credit Karma asks Is a Credit Union Right For You? NCN posts Up, Up, And Away – Check Your Credit Card Statement! Cash Money Life blogs Two Financial Goals – Less Debt, More Income. Guest Post: Headed for Debt Disaster? Here’s [...]

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The level of consumer confidence in the United States rose unexpectedly in November, rebounding from a record low. This surprising change apparently came as concerns about the rising rate of unemployed coupled with tumbling financial markets was alleviated by falling gas prices. The Conference Board’s index of consumer confidence suddenly climbed to 44.9, which while [...]

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What you may know as the $700 billion dollar bailout is actually called the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. Much of this act probably made you feel upset and even alienated. One of the positive things that is coming from this Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, however, is the reintroduction of something known [...]

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