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Companies Hiring Right Now Christmas 2011 Seasonal Jobs
I know that many of you are out there struggling and wondering how you’ll be able to afford Christmas gifts this year. …
October 24, 2011Articles
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Am I A Workaholic or Just Driven?
I’ve been sick. I mean really, really sick. I don’t get sick much but when I do, it’s pretty bad. Even while…
October 20, 2011YIAC
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Birth Rate Fell Dramatically As Economy Stalls
According to CNN, more people have chosen to not have children due to the volatility of the economy. Since 2007, the birth…
October 18, 2011
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Two Years of Peer-to-Peer Lending Results With Prosper
Last year I reviewed how my lending account with Prosper.com was doing. I thought I would continue along those lines and share…
October 14, 2011YIAC
Video Pick
Paying off Your Home: The Biweekly Mortgage
Yesterday’s post was on paying off your mortgage without refinancing. The video below showcases another simple technique: the bi-weekly mortgage. The concept…
October 13, 2011
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How To Save Thousands of Dollars On Your Mortgage Without Refinancing
Interest rates recently fell to 3.750% for a 30-year fixed mortgage. This historically low rate has prompted many homeowners to refinance their current…
October 12, 2011YIAC
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Differences Between Debt Consolidation and Debt Settlement
As the economy continues to struggle and people with it, I have seen more and more commercials advertising debt consolidation or debt…
October 10, 2011
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Saving Money As A College Student
Few things are more exciting that knowing that you are seeking a brighter future with a college degree. However, it can also…
October 7, 2011
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Why I Make $20 Per Tweet On Twitter And You Don’t
As some of you know, I attended the very first ever Financial Blogger Conference in Chicago over the October 1 weekend. It…
October 5, 2011
Off The Reservation
It’s Not Christmas!
No, it’s not another rant, but this is still September and I see Christmas things everywhere. Retailers: it’s not Christmas! It’s not…
September 30, 2011
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5 Easy Ways to Make Money by Using Your Credit Cards
Now I know most of you guys are thinking the title sounds too good to be true. You might want to read…
September 27, 2011
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Energy Saving Guide For Your Home
There is no doubt that energy prices that seem to go up and up are a real cause for concern. Thankfully there…
September 26, 2011