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September 11th, 2009 — News
July 14th, 2009 — Investing, Money, News, Personal Finance, money management techniques
February 20th, 2009 — Mortgage, News, Personal Finance
The last two quarters of 2008 have seen a steady increase in the number of mortgage possession orders reaching the county courts, and this is according to data and statistics that have been released by the UK’s Ministry of Justice. In England and Wales, there have been a total sum of 29,516 issued orders for [...]
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Starting Kids Out on the Right Financial Track Many of the best lessons we can learn about personal finance are taught when we are very young. By laying a strong financial foundation for your children, you can help shield them from making catastrophic financial decisions in the future. There are some great options available out there that can...... -
Introduction to Mortgages pt 1 of 5 The housing market is an interesting beast, because it comes and goes, rises and falls, allows some people to flourish and brings others to ruins. If you want to understand how the housing market works, you should begin with an introduction to home mortgages. This is part one in a...... -
Review: The Teen's Guide to Personal Finance: Basic concepts in personal finance that every teen should know. Time is a resource that many teenagers don't realize is their greatest resource for finacial independence. "The Teen's Guide to Personal Finance" is a tome that will provide teenagers with important financial lessons, in a manner which will pull their interest and convey itself effectively in its intended task. The...... -
Learning How to Make a Budget For many of us, spending comes all too easily and before long, we find ourselves at the bottom of a very big debt hole. However, there are ways that anyone can make a budget and start planning for their future. You may not even need to make drastic changes right...... -
How to Keep Cash Flow Coming In One of the main problems facing Americans today is a lack of cash flow. As the economy gets worse and gas prices go up, it is getting harder to make ends meet. If you are completely reliant on your paycheck each month, the last few days or weeks of the......
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January 19th, 2009 — News, Personal Finance, credit, economy
Governments are meant to lead by example, regardless of whether they intend to or not. Sometimes they give us examples of what not to do as well as examples of what to do. Wall Street executives also happen to be unwitting role models to people all over the world. Still, mistakes can be made at [...]
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Debt and the Holidays A lot of people make use of their credit cards when shopping for the holiday season on the premise that they are going to pay all of the newly formed debt off within only two or three months time. Unfortunately, most people are still trying to tackle these credit card...... -
The Truth about Credit Cards and Debt pt 1 This is part one in a two part series about credit card debt and where we actually stand as a nation when you consider the pure numbers. You have probably heard figures like "The average American carries more than $8,000 in credit card debt on average." But what does this...... - Review: Why Smart People Make Big Money Mistakes and How to Correct Them By Gary Belsky and Tom Gilovich This fascinating book by a popular financial journalist and a college professor may not be the newest book on the shelf, and it may not have the most hype, but by far, it is one of the most interesting personal finance books we have ever read. This book goes where......
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Debt Consolidation Tips If you're swimming in a sea of debt and trying to figure out how to keep your head above the water, one of the easiest ways is to consolidate. However, the actual process of consolidation can be confusing and it is all too easy to make mistakes that will end...... -
4 Easy Ways to Raise Your Credit Score For many Americans, dealing with a low credit score can be incredibly frustrating. It’s tough to get any loans and in some cases, it may even affect your prospects for employment. If you’re sick of dealing with a low score, it’s time to starting putting into motion some techniques that......
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December 17th, 2008 — Debt, News, credit cards
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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Are You Managing Your Debt Correctly? Although debt is a dirty word to many, the fact of the matter is that the vast majority of us are in debt in some way or another. No matter how hard we try, there are times when you simply need something and cannot afford to pay for it straight...... -
What You Need to Know Before Going Into Debt Let’s face it, if you want to get ahead in today’s world, you’re going to need to go into debt, at least a little. The key is managing your debt properly and avoiding common traps. Not all debt is bad, even if we have been trained to think that it...... -
How to Negotiate with Credit Card Companies to Reduce Your Debt Today's article is a guest post by Andrew Wang... With consumers facing tough times in the wake of the financial crisis of 2008, it's a good opportunity to discuss the possibility of getting your credit card debt sorted. Most people assume credit card companies care only about the profits they...... -
Don't Close These Credit Cards A lot of people tend to close out their credit card accounts if they get too far into debt with their creditors. Apparently they have some kind of notion that this will make the debt go away, when this could not be further from the truth. Not only is this...... -
Saving Money with Your Credit Cards pt 1 When it comes to personal budgeting, we tend to try to think of ways that we can cut corners while cutting down on any frivolous expenses in our lives. What many people are not apparently aware of however is that you can actually make use of credit cards to help......
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December 4th, 2008 — Money, News, Personal Finance, credit, economy
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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The Mortgage Crisis and Investments in Real Estate According to regional and state real estate analysts, the factors which previously fueled the housing boom of the last few years are easy to explain. The factors that fueled this boom in the real instate industry ranged significantly, including: - Interest rates that were historically low. - Flight-Risk Safety Investments...... -
Personal Retirement Plan Investment Options Good financial management consists of two different distinct facets, the first of which is learning how to make the best use out of your limited earned income in order to best meet your current expenses, and the second of which has to do with learning how to implement strategies that...... -
Introduction to Mortgages pt 3 of 5 This is part three in a five part series on what you need to know about mortgages before you buy a home. The housing market is an interesting beast, because it comes and goes, rises and falls, allows some people to flourish and brings others to ruins. If you want...... -
The Truth about Credit Cards and Debt pt 2 This is part two to a series on credit cards and where our country is heading when it comes to credit card debt. In the previous post in this series we talked about some of the statistics in the credit industry and how to interpret them to get an idea...... -
Expanding Your Financial Horizons Do you like to dream big or do you prefer to keep your financial dreams in check? The way that you answer this question may have a big impact on your future. If you're consistently dreaming small, you may be shooting yourself in the foot before you ever take that......
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December 3rd, 2008 — Banking, Money, News, Personal Finance, economy
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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TransUnion Reveals National Credit Card Debt on the Rise 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...... -
Do You Need an Accountant? The average person usually tries to struggle with their finances year after year and only visits an accountant a few days before their taxes are due. By this point, it’s up to the accountant to try to piece everything together and they won’t be able to offer much help when...... - What You Need to Know Before Going Into Debt Let’s face it, if you want to get ahead in today’s world, you’re going to need to go into debt, at least a little. The key is managing your debt properly and avoiding common traps. Not all debt is bad, even if we have been trained to think that it......
- RCDL Weekly Roundup - Be Prepared to Get Stuffed Thanks for joining us here at RCDL for another weekly roundup. Hope your Thanksgiving dinners are full of good food, great friends, and lots of laughs. Some new categories are with us this week and some old ones. Easy to find and browse for your weekend reading pleasure. Retirement My......
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Choosing the Right Types of Investments pt 2 If company stock is the only option that is available to you through your company's offered 401 k savings plan, then you should be looking at other types of investment vehicles to handle some of your savings for retirement. Annuities When you decide to buy an annuity, what you have......
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November 13th, 2008 — Investing, News, Personal Finance, Real Estate
According to regional and state real estate analysts, the factors which previously fueled the housing boom of the last few years are easy to explain. The factors that fueled this boom in the real instate industry ranged significantly, including:
- Interest rates that were historically low.
- Flight-Risk Safety Investments for Foreign Investors hailing from South America, [...]
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Real Estate Investments - Good Idea or Bad Idea? Right now, if there was a market that had bad news written all over it, it would be real estate. The housing crisis has made investors jumpy, the economy appears to be tanking and home values are plummeting across the country. Would you believe that this is actually a good...... -
Getting Rich While Paying Debt Off One of the wisest things that you can possibly do this year, if you are not already doing it, is to become debt free. Here is something that you may not currently be aware of: Gaining a control over your finances that you did not previously have could actually make...... -
How to Get Out of Trouble in the Real Estate Market If you invested in the real estate market recently and are now regretting that decision, there are a few ways that you can get out of financial trouble. For awhile, the real estate market was very solid and property values were going up. Many experts advised investing heavily in real...... - Expanding Your Financial Horizons Do you like to dream big or do you prefer to keep your financial dreams in check? The way that you answer this question may have a big impact on your future. If you're consistently dreaming small, you may be shooting yourself in the foot before you ever take that......
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Rent or Own - What's Best Right Now? The housing market has many people concerned right now and one of the most popular questions is whether or not this is a good time to buy a home. Unfortunately, there is no clear cut answer to this question, and each individual’s financial state will determine the answer. However, there......
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November 10th, 2008 — Debt, News, Personal Finance, carnivals, credit, credit cards, credit score, economy
November 6th, 2008 — Money, News, Personal Finance, credit, economy, loans
The credit crunch is a hot button issue right now, raising red flags in the eyes of consumers not only all over the United States, but also elsewhere in the world. When the economy in the United States begins to have difficulties, the rest of the world is going to feel the pain as well. [...]
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Tips To Survive The Credit Crunch Today's article is written by guest blogger Trisha Wagner. Does the economy have you feeling down? It takes a boat load of positive attitude to look at the current credit crunch and not feel a bit of apprehension regarding your finances. So if you find yourself worrying about what the...... -
Debt and the Credit Crisis The last recession that our country experienced was, in truth, a mild one. The stock market and many corporate profits began to tank, but consumer spending seemed to dance merrily on through the recession without as much as a scratch. Consumer spending has long been the major engine driving the...... -
The Many Flavors of Loans Money can be lent to those in need, at a reasonable rate, from a pool of money that comes from investors and savers. When the lending institution provides money for consumers to borrow, either secured or unsecured, the practice is known as providing a consumer loan. These loans do not...... -
Where Do Small Businesses Go Now? Credit and money are still in really tight places, and this is absolutely no secret. What is unknown in the current economy is what small businesses should do and where they should go now. Many small businesses are finding themselves struggling and even drowning in an attempt to overcome the...... - Saving Money with Your Credit Cards pt 1 When it comes to personal budgeting, we tend to try to think of ways that we can cut corners while cutting down on any frivolous expenses in our lives. What many people are not apparently aware of however is that you can actually make use of credit cards to help......
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2009 Federal Energy Tax Credits 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...... 
Money Management During Tough Financial Times Personal money management can absolutely be a challenge, especially when you are tight on cash. Payday never seems to come in time, and your pockets probably feel empty long before the bills have all being paid up. Here are some basic but essential tips for money management that can help...... 
Personal Finance Credit Crunch Budgets are unfortunately quite the necessary evil when it comes to managing your own personal credit crunch. Everyone is going through a credit crunch, even those who have relatively healthy credit. The only practical way to keep yourself financially stable in this volatile market is to get a grip on...... 
