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Did Your Bank Flip You “The Bird”?

After years of aggressive solicitations offering low balance transfer interest rates for the life of the loan, Chase recently sent thousands of its customers payment increase letters. Here’s what it means on a monthly basis: Balance: $10,000 Old Payment (2%): $200 New Payment (5%): $500 Previously, the amount of the payment was approximately 2% of the balance - now it will be 5% and the only way you can keep a lower payment is to close the account and take a higher interest rate. I moved my car loan to a Chase card 2 years ago at 3.99%.

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Build Your Own Safety Net of Savings

Do you walk the high wire of personal finance? Is every month a balancing act that works only as long as the next paycheck arrives on time? What happens if that next paycheck doesn't arrive? The cause could be many things which you cannot control: an illness, a layoff, a sales slump. If some ...

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Beware Foreclosure Rescue Scams

The possibility of losing your home to foreclosure can be terrifying. The reality that scam artists are preying on the vulnerability of desperate homeowners is equally frightening. Many so-called foreclosure rescue companies or foreclosure assistance firms claim they can help you save you home. ...

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Why Check Your Credit Report Regularly?

Besides paying your bills regularly and on time, the single most important thing you can do to show that you are a good credit risk is to know what's in your credit report. Studies have shown that many credit files contain errors that can harm your credit rating, leading to rejections when you ...

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5 Areas in Your Life to Live Frugally

This is part of our Financial Literacy Month Question and Answer series Question: Cindy, can you give me some specific ideas for how to save money on everyday stuff? Thanks. ~ Janice Answer: Sure, Janice, frugal living does not have to be about a life of deprivation. The frugal life is one of ...

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What I Learned About Money From Mom And Dad

A recent long drive to Califo ia to celebrate my parents’ 55th Wedding Anniversary and 75th birthdays gave me a chance to reflect on what my parents taught me about money and finance… Mom and Dad were Depression babies who grew up in blue collar families. My Dad (#2 of 6 kids) was ...

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5 Easy Ways To Save And Build Wealth Now

1. Pay off high-cost debt. The best investment most borrowers can make is to pay off consumer debt with double-digit interest rates. For example, if you have a $3,000 credit card balance at 19.8%, and you pay the required minimum balance of 2% of the balance or $15, whichever is greater, it will ...

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Recession Actions

“Recession is Coming!” “Recession is Here!” “Are we in a Recession Yet?” I’m sure you’ve seen and heard headlines just like this. Regardless of whether the US economy is in a Recession, your family may be in one. Has your income stayed the same ...

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How to Have More Fun with Your Tax Refund in 2009

Getting a tax refund this year? Want to stretch it as far as possible? Good for you… I counsel a LOT of people about money. I see the same mistakes being made over and over again. If you’ve made ‘em, don’t worry. I’m here to help you do it right THIS year! The fact is, moneymakers need a money ...

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Quick and Easy Ways to Make Extra Money

This is part of our Financial Literacy Month Question and Answer series Question: Cindy, do you have any quick and easy ways to make extra money? I’m interested in putting some into savings and paying off some debt, too. Thanks. ~ Jayne Answer: Good question, Jayne. There are many ways to make ...

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Shopping Too Much?

I’m seeing more and more clients who are banking on retail therapy to get them through this recession. They’re using shopping to numb the worry and stress of unsteady income, shaky jobs, treacherous home mortgages and rising food and gas prices. When they feel bad for whatever reason, off to the ...

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Save for Retirement or College?

This is part of our Financial Literacy Month Question and Answer series Question: Our children are starting high school and we want to be able to help with their college expenses. We also need to save more for our retirement. With time passing so quickly what should we do? Answer: You are in a ...

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Recently Divorced Finances

April 8, 2008 This is part of our Financial Literacy Month Question and Answer series Question: What advice can you give recently divorced women on how to manage their finances now that they are facing life as a single mom on a limited income? What should be their first priority? Lisa A. ...

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13 Ways to Lower Utility Bills

Question: With summer coming up, I just dread my electric bills. Isn’t there any way to keep them low? ~ Thomas Reduce your Electric BillsAnswer: Thomas, what a hot topic! The key to achieving maximum energy savings in your home is to create a whole-house energy efficiency plan. View your home ...

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Unemployed? Don’t Make These Tax Mistakes

If you’re unemployed, you’ve got a lot of company out there. AND, there are some tax traps that could make your financial a lot worse. Avoid these common tax problems now!Avoiding Tax Mistakesnn * Income Taxes are taxable. Yes, the tax man wants a cut of the action even when you’re ...

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Credit Card Convenience vs. Credit Card Debt

This is part of our Pay Debt Quickly series sponsored by PDQ Pay Debt Quickly kit.nnn Over the last few years, I’ve seen more and more people pull out “plastic” to pay for everything they need — from gas to groceries to fast food. Why not? When all it takes is a quick swipe of the card ...

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3 Steps To Getting Out Of Debt

n n n n This is part of our Pay Debt Quickly series sponsored by n n PDQ Pay Debt Quickly kit. Are you struggling with debt? I’ve been there (and it was a major n cause of my divorce). This is informatio I wish I had known then. n As always, feel free to comment below. Step ...

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Create your own Anti-Emergency Fund™

Do unexpected car repairs, quarterly insurance payments or those darned property taxes find you hard pressed to squeeze one more dollar out of an already stretched monthly budget? Or do you usually end up reaching for the plastic in your wallet to make up the difference? Those inevitable ...

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