Archive for August, 2012

Budgeting, Saving, and Borrowing for Financial Safety

Budgeting, Saving, and Borrowing for Financial Safety

| August 31, 2012 | 3 Comments

  These three financial tenets are the most important things to think about when you have to manage your own finances. These things become even more important when you’re managing the money of others, and you are responsible to keep a family, friends, or loved ones financially secure. Follow these tips to ensure that you […]

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What is Bankruptcy?

What is Bankruptcy?

| August 30, 2012 | 4 Comments

Bankruptcy is considered the option of last resort because the results are long-lasting and far reaching. People who follow the bankruptcy rules receive a discharge — a court order that says they don’t have to repay certain debts. However, bankruptcy information (both the date of your filing and the later date of discharge) stay on […]

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6 Ways to Save Money Right Now

6 Ways to Save Money Right Now

| August 29, 2012 | 1 Comment

If you lost your job today, how much money would you have saved up to survive in the upcoming months? What about the future? What if social security isn’t here? Are you going to work until you die? Did you know that more than 60% of the United States is one paycheck away from a […]

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How Do You See Gambling as Entertainment or Bad Habit?

How Do You See Gambling as Entertainment or Bad Habit?

| August 26, 2012 | 2 Comments

One of my favorite past times is gambling. Not just any kind of gambling but slot machines, specifically. When I head out to a casino I have a plan, I only bring only the cash I can afford to lose with me. I’ve always looked at gambling as a form of entertainment, not income. So […]

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How to Get Out of Debt

How to Get Out of Debt

| August 26, 2012 | 0 Comments

If you are having trouble paying your bills and getting notices from creditors. And your accounts are being turned over to debt collectors. You’re not alone. Many people face a financial crisis some time in their lives. Whether the crisis is caused by personal or family illness, the loss of a job, or overspending, it […]

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6 Things To Consider When Looking For Car Insurance

6 Things To Consider When Looking For Car Insurance

| August 25, 2012 | 2 Comments

Car insurance is a necessity. If you have a car you must at least have liability insurance in order to legally operate it in most states. But finding the right type of car insurance can be a challenge. However, before making a choice there are a number of things you must consider when you are […]

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5 Part Time Weekend Jobs to Consider

5 Part Time Weekend Jobs to Consider

| August 24, 2012 | 0 Comments

Sometimes your full time job just doesn’t make the cut when it comes to all your debt, bills and saving wants. If you are in a good work place and don’t want to find something that pays more, consider picking up a part time job on the weekends.  Here are 5 part time weekend jobs […]

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Learn to Save Money on Your Car Insurance

Learn to Save Money on Your Car Insurance

| August 22, 2012 | 0 Comments

Today, with the costs of everything increasing, finding ways to save money on our monthly expenses is more important than ever. A car insurance policy is one of those expenses that we will have all our lives and finding an insurance company that will provide you with a quality insurance product for the cheapest price […]

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5 Myths About Credit Reports

5 Myths About Credit Reports

| August 22, 2012 | 4 Comments

Many people think they already know too much about their credit reports. It is surprising that most of the time, there are myths about credit records that are taken as truths by some individuals. Unfortunately, some of those myths may bring about devastating consequences. Here are the top five misconceptions about credit reports that should […]

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