Credit Cards
Can The Unemployed Get A Credit Card ?
Anything is possible in this day and age, and if you are unemployed there are certainly options for you as far as…
July 7, 2011Articles
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News
CEO Salaries Rise Faster Than Average Workers
The economy is back in full swing if you’re a CEO that is. According to a NY Times report, the average CEO…
July 5, 2011
Credit Cards
Don’t Take Balance Transfer Credit Cards at Face Value
Transferring the balance from one credit card to a lower interest rate card is a smart move, but watch out for any…
July 4, 2011
Rental Property
Tenant From Hell Threatens Me
I know that I haven’t updated you on my entire weekend with my tenant from hell, but I promise you that a…
June 30, 2011
Credit
Good Easy Ways to Get Rid of Tough Bad Credit
The catch-22 about bad credit is that making it better requires loyal payments towards loans and credit that are almost impossible to…
June 29, 2011
Reduce Debt
Celebrities File For Bankruptcy Too
We rarely discuss the big “B” word here but bankruptcy is always an option when your debt is far above your ability…
June 27, 2011
Video Pick
It’s Saturday And I’m Beat!
Okay guys, I’m sorry that I’m missing in action, but I’m in another state dealing with my tenant, and it isn’t pretty.…
June 25, 2011
Learn Something
Harry Potter Writer Cashes In On eBooks
Proving that eBooks are here to stay, the very rich and very famous writer and creator of the Harry Potter series, J.K.…
June 23, 2011
Credit Cards
Time To Revisit Your Bank Accounts
The CARD act is meant to protect you for some sneaky deeds by creditors, but they've found ways to work around the…
June 17, 2011
Save Money
How to Go Green in Big Ways Without Breaking the Bank
It’s not easy going green. It’s usually pretty expensive. Most efforts at making your home energy efficient and therefore making money savings…
June 13, 2011
Credit Cards
Credit Union Checking Fees
It reached 95 degrees here yesterday and in some places above 100 degrees and it’s not even officially summer. So, this is…
June 10, 2011
Credit Cards
Do-It-Yourself Negotiation of Credit Card Debt?
On a somewhat regular basis, posters on my forum ask questions like “Company XYZ will negotiate my settlement for 15% of my…
June 8, 2011