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8K Home Buyer Credit and Unemployment benefits extended to 2010
Submitted by andys2i  (www.savingtoinvest.com)

The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved a $45 billion plan to expand a tax credit for first-time home buyers, extend jobless benefits and provide tax refunds to money-losing companies. The bill now...

Article | Nov 5, 2009 | Views: 21 | Comments: 0 
Tags: economy, home, credit, tax, employment, buyer

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Using Cash Back Rewards to Make Money From Credit Cards
Submitted by andys2i  (www.savingtoinvest.com)

Let's figure out some ways to actually save money using credit cards. The reason why we can do so is because many credit cards give back cash rebates for using the card on regular purchases (it...

Article | Oct 9, 2009 | Views: 53 | Comments: 0 
Tags: rewards, credit, savings, cards, cash, debit, free, back

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2010 Employer Tax Credit
Submitted by andys2i  (www.savingtoinvest.com)

One version of the tax credit policy under review is to give employers a two-year tax break if they increased the size of their work force (i.e. added jobs) or added significant hours of work (for...

Article | Oct 8, 2009 | Views: 61 | Comments: 0 
Tags: credit, tax, jobs, employer

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Home buyer Tax Credit Extension and Increase to $15,000
Submitted by andys2i  (www.savingtoinvest.com)

Given it's success in stabilizing the US housing market, Congress is considering extending the first-time homebuyer tax credit for up to a year to further boost the real estate market. The $8,000...

Article | Oct 1, 2009 | Views: 158 | Comments: 0 
Tags: home, credit, tax, buyer

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Your credit rating may drive up your auto-insurance tab
Submitted by ktexas  (www.orlandosentinel.com)

According to the article: "Past accidents and tickets are predictive, but they barely make it into the top 10 factors," industry consultant and actuary Mike Miller told a Florida regulatory...

Article | Sep 13, 2009 | Views: 49 | Comments: 0 
Tags: credit score, insurance, credit, car insurance, credit history, auto insurance

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The new math of FICO credit scores
Submitted by ktexas  (articles.moneycentral.msn.com)

Those with small blemishes on their record should benefit from the FICO 08 scoring change, while high-risk borrowers and those who "piggyback" are the likely losers.

Article | Sep 5, 2009 | Views: 77 | Comments: 0 
Tags: banking, credit score, debt, credit, personal finance, loans, fico, credit rating

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Making the Most of Zero-Percent Balance Transfer Credit Cards
Submitted by ktexas  (blogs.wsj.com)

Although 0% balance-transfer offers are fairly rare from credit-card issuers these days, people with good credit may be able to use them to pay down debt. But should they?

Article | Aug 31, 2009 | Views: 160 | Comments: 2 
Tags: interest rates, debt, credit, credit cards, balance transfers

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3 Pitfalls When Moving From Credit to Debit
Submitted by ktexas  (www.smartmoney.com)

Trading credit for debit is an effective way to manage tight finances during the recession. But don’t cut up your old card just yet. There are still times when a credit card is the superior choice.

Article | Aug 17, 2009 | Views: 55 | Comments: 0 
Tags: credit card, credit, personal finance, checking account, debit card, credit card rewards, overdraft fees, fraud protecion

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Any "Free" Offer Requiring A Credit Card Is Not Really Free
Submitted by KyleAAA  (amateurassetallocator.com)

You can be darned sure anytime a company asks for your credit card number in exchange for some "free" product or service, there are strings attached.

Article | Jul 26, 2009 | Views: 63 | Comments: 0 
Tags: credit, free, report

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One-time-use credit cards virtually halt abuse
Submitted by ktexas  (www.baltimoresun.com)

In the battle against less-than-honorable businesses, consumers have a weapon that's largely overlooked: one-time use, or "virtual," credit cards. With these cards, offered through at least...

Article | Jul 20, 2009 | Views: 108 | Comments: 0 
Tags: web, internet, bank of america, credit, credit cards, cards, personal finance, discover, citi, paypal, fraud protection

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As Prosper Gets The Green Light, A Comeback For Peer-to-Peer Lenders?
Submitted by ktexas  (blogs.wsj.com)

As banks clamp down on consumers' ability to get credit, alternative credit sources could be getting a boost. On Friday, the Securities and Exchange Commission gave its blessing for Prosper.com...

Article | Jul 14, 2009 | Views: 93 | Comments: 0 
Tags: lending, prosper, investments, credit, investing, personal finance, sec, loans, securities, peer to peer lending

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Credit card rewards help foil recession
Submitted by ktexas  (www.bankrate.com)

Tough economic times are changing the way Americans collect and redeem credit card rewards program points.

Article | Jul 11, 2009 | Views: 100 | Comments: 0 
Tags: debt, credit, credit cards, money, personal finance, finance, reward credit cards, recession, card, saving, spending

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10 purchases not to put on credit cards
Submitted by ktexas  (marketplace.publicradio.org)

Certain types of purchases can be red flags to credit-card companies watching for signs of consumers with questionable finances.

Article | Jul 10, 2009 | Views: 112 | Comments: 0 
Tags: debt, credit, credit cards, money, personal finance, finance



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