2009
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Fees Suck – Don’t Pay Them
Even the word “fees” stinks. Think about it: it sort of reminds you of the word “fleas” (another terrible thing), and when you say the word “fees,” your face twists up into a terrible grimace to get the “ees” sound out. Don’t believe me? Go say the word “fees” into a mirror, and you’ll see [...]
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Comments (12)Three Quick Financial Fixes for College Students
Stephanie is still sick, but recovering and will be back soon. In the meantime, we have a very special guest poster: Jim Wang! Jim writes about personal finance and other money issues at his personal finance blog Bargaineering.com. We all know what it’s like to be busy. Whether you’re taking classes or working a 9-to-5, [...]
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Can you be sued for credit card debts?
Stephanie is sick! Don’t worry, she’s drinking plenty of fluids and getting lots of rest, and will be back to writing next week. In the mean time, here’s a guest post to hold you over! Michelle Taylor is a financial writer and specializes in debt related problems. She has guided many people to pay off [...]
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Why You Should Join a Credit Union
The following guest post was contributed by Christine Howell, who frequently writes about Online Finance Degrees and college related topics for Online College Guru, an online college directory and comparison website. Credit unions have been around since the 1840s when a group of weavers in England banded together to form the Rochdale Society of Equitable [...]
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Net Worth Update: October 2009
Did it go up? Did it go up?!? Did it go UP?!? Oh yes, it went up! Change: $112 or 0.29 % Finally, a little breathing room! The last few months of moving and not finding full-time work right away really took a toll on me emotionally – and on my finances. But, things are [...]
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How To Pay Off More Than One Debt
If you’ve only got one debt hanging over your head, paying it off isn’t rocket science: you pay as much as you can every month until the sucker is gone. But if you’ve got more than one debt to worry on, how do you prioritize them? No New Debt Before you even think about how [...]
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Have an Idea for How Twitter Can Improve the World?
If you’ve got an idea for how Twitter can be used to improve the world, and you can communicate it in less than 140 characters, up to $1,400 could be yours! CollegeScholarships.org, the organization that once gave me a $100 scholarship for this blog (really!) is sponsoring something new called The 140 Scholarship. The entry [...]
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More from National Protect Your Identity Week
Are you doing all you can to keep your identity safe and snug with you, instead of out gallivanting with someone else? This week, I’ve encouraged you to use a locked mailbox, shred your documents, cut off junk mail at the source and clean out your wallet – but what else can you do? First, [...]
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Clean Out Your Wallet [National Protect Your Identity Week]
If you have a “Costanza Wallet,” you know you need to clean that thing out! But even if you’ve just got a normal amount of stuff in your wallet, you’re probably carrying too much stuff in there. If you lose your wallet or it gets pick-pocketed, how much of your indentifying information is at risk? [...]
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Put a Stop to Junk Mail [National Protect Your Identity Week]
Do you know what identity thieves love? A paper trail! Honestly, it’s easier to steal something out of your mailbox or your trash than it is to steal your information online. In fact, in most places, only the former one is illegal! Now I’m sure you’re locking your mailbox and shredding your junk mail, but [...]
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