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The truth about free credit scores
Submitted by ktexas  (articles.moneycentral.msn.com)

Though the credit bureaus must give you free annual reports, their important numbers will cost you. Now 3 sites offer free peeks at those scores, but how helpful are they?

Article | Oct 26, 2009 | Views: 44 | Comments: 0 
Tags: debt, personal finance, credit scores, equifax, experian, fair isaac, transunion, credit reporting bureaus, credit reports

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Britain ban commissions on investment products
Submitted by artv  (clarkhoward.com)

The United Kingdom is moving to ban all commissions on investment products. While no similar move is planned here in the United States, there are some steps you can take to ensure that you don't...

Article | Oct 25, 2009 | Views: 53 | Comments: 1 
Tags: investments, investing, personal finance, commissions

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A “Go Green” Personal Finance Challenge
Submitted by StephenDraper  (www.enemyofdebt.com)

These days it’s impossible to turn your head 1 degree to the right or left without being bombarded by the “green” bandwagon. It has become the marketing slogan of choice and from the looks...

Article | Oct 19, 2009 | Views: 34 | Comments: 0 
Tags: personal finance

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Don’t Let the Children Dictate Your Finances!
Submitted by StephenDraper  (frugaldad.com)

Financial pressures are one of the top reasons for the breakdown of relationships. Faced with debts, mortgage payments, bills and keeping children fed and clothed, couples can become stressed and...

Article | Oct 9, 2009 | Views: 29 | Comments: 0 
Tags: personal finance, frugality, family finance, children

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Watch What You Say to Insurance Companies
Submitted by ktexas  (online.wsj.com)

Some useful tips to prevent delays and headaches with your auto insurance, homeowners insurance and health insurance.

Article | Oct 3, 2009 | Views: 54 | Comments: 0 
Tags: insurance, health insurance, personal finance, car insurance, auto insurance, liability, claims, homeowners insurance

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Competitive CD Rate at ING Direct
Submitted by ktexas  (bankdeals.blogspot.com)

It's rare when ING Direct comes out with a competitive rate on its CDs. Now is one of those rare times. They're offering a 2.10% APY 1-year CD. In my opinion, ING Direct has the best interface...

Article | Oct 3, 2009 | Views: 117 | Comments: 0 
Tags: interest rates, banking, cd rates, cd, personal finance, ira, ing direct, saving, certificate of deposit, internet banks

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Can You Make Others Care About Personal Finance?
Submitted by StephenDraper  (www.moneyunder30.com)

My take is that you can influence other people if you are really doing some good effort, but you can't make all people care about their personal finances...

Article | Sep 24, 2009 | Views: 68 | Comments: 0 
Tags: money, personal finance, motivational article

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Buy-and-Hold Is Dead. Long Live Buy-and-Hold
Submitted by artv  (online.wsj.com)

After a decade in which stocks have gone nowhere and at least a quarter-century in which stocks have been outperformed by bonds, can it still make sense to buy stocks and sit on them for decades?

Article | Sep 13, 2009 | Views: 104 | Comments: 1 
Tags: bonds, retirement, index funds, stock market, stocks, investing, trading, personal finance, bear market, mutual funds, buy and hold

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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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How Retirees Can Spend Enough, but Not Too Much
Submitted by ktexas  (www.nytimes.com)

Until a few years ago, the standard advice for retirees was that a withdrawal rate of 4 percent or 4.5 percent was about the best you could do. However, several studies have suggested that...

Article | Sep 3, 2009 | Views: 73 | Comments: 0 
Tags: bonds, retirement, stock market, stocks, investing, personal finance, retirement planning, investment, iras

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Maybe It’s Time to Change Credit Cards
Submitted by ktexas  (www.nytimes.com)

On Thursday, the first of a set of new rules went into effect resulting from the landmark credit card legislation earlier this year. Many credit card companies rushed to hike rates and increase...

Audio | Aug 22, 2009 | Views: 113 | Comments: 0 
Tags: interest rates, rewards, debt, credit cards, personal finance, fees, credit card rewards, cash back

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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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High-risk funds rarely pay off, even for young investors
Submitted by ktexas  (www.usatoday.com)

Financial planners often tell young people to buy risky funds, but that's not the best advice. Young people don't need risky funds because they have plenty of time. And risky funds rarely produce...

Article | Jul 28, 2009 | Views: 89 | Comments: 0 
Tags: stock market, stocks, investing, personal finance, mutual funds, risk, investment



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