August 31st, 2007
One of the trends sweeping the investment world is green investing. From ETFs to mutual funds to alternative energy companies, green investing is as hot as global warming. And right now, there could be some good bargains in it for you. With stock market trying to recover, there are some deals, especially in terms of […]
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August 30th, 2007
You probably already know that your credit score is important. You know that several factors go into your FICO score, and you know that many people who look at your credit score. And, of course, your credit score is a big deal when it comes to getting a home mortgage. So you need to know […]
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August 29th, 2007
Since we’ve been kind of obsessed with credit cards lately on my blog here, I thought it might be fun to share this credit card blender video. It’s kind of funny. And I know Tax Girl will like it :0)
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August 28th, 2007
The credit market crunch isn’t just about home mortgage loans. It’s about issues across the market. And, quite honestly, credit has been a little too easy to come by lately. Mortgage lenders are hardly the only culprits in this carnival of fallout resulting from shoddy lending practices. Credit cards are right up there as well. […]
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August 27th, 2007
The big news over the weekend is that someone somewhere in Indiana has won a hefty Powerball jackpot. Of course, the next big question becomes: What to do with all of that cash?
There are two main options: take a lump sum, or take an annual payout. Many people actually go for the lump sum; […]
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August 24th, 2007
Sometimes when it comes to yielding wealth, you think you’ve heard something a million times. But, with such things, it is often the case because it bears repeating. Saving money is one of those things.
“Pay yourself first”
This is a concept that few people really grasp. But it is still true nevertheless. It is very important […]
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August 23rd, 2007
You probably know how important it is to regularly check your credit report. And, if you know how to work it, you can get a free credit report every four months (one from each credit bureau once a year). But what about those other sites? The ones that offer a free credit report? Well, watch […]
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August 22nd, 2007
Will the Fed cut interest rates? That is the question on many minds right now, and one that could affect you in your quest to build wealth. Inman News is reporting that the Fed may cut interest rates:
Expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut the federal funds rate this year rose Tuesday after Sen. Chris […]
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August 21st, 2007
Yesterday, I implied that debit cards aren’t always the best options when it comes to paying for stuff. Why? Because simply taking money out of your account does very little to actually help in the yielding wealth department. But using credit cards wisely can actually help you maximize your money. But be forewarned: proper credit […]
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August 20th, 2007
Plastic is becoming the trend. And I don’t mean credit cards. I’m talking about the debit card. According to the Federal Reserve and the American Bankers Association, 33 percent of purchases are made with debit card. That ties with cash for the #1 method of paying for stuff. I was surprised at first that credit […]
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