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Getting Out Of Debt

Jason — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:17:38 +0000

Having too much debt can have negative consequences on all aspects of your life. Putting all of your money towards your debt means that there is little left over for yourself. Creditors could call your place of employment and put your job in jeopardy. The moral guilt that you might feel for not being able [...]

The Slippery Slope of Freedom

Jason — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:27:58 +0000

“Any people that would give up liberty for a little temporary safety deserves neither liberty nor safety.”Benjamin Franklin “… God forbid we should ever be twenty years without such a rebellion. The people cannot be all, and always, well informed. The part which is wrong will be discontented, in proportion to the importance of the [...]

Making Financial Resolutions for 2012

Jason — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:00:30 +0000

The holiday season is over and New Year’s has come and gone. It’s time to look ahead, now, to the year that is laid out before us: 2012. For many people, this means making resolutions to which they hope to adhere throughout the year. People resolve to lose weight, spend more time with their families, [...]

Want An Affordable Mortgage? You Must Repair Your Credit Score First

Jason — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:35:51 +0000

A big part of the American Dream surrounds the ability to purchase your own home. Unfortunately, for many prospective homeowners, owning a home is not even within the realm of possibility. Since the recent and many changes that have come into the housing market and related mortgage industry, fewer consumers are eligible or able to [...]

Streamline Your Technology For Savings

Jason — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:54:18 +0000

The technological singularity is a foreseen event that is likely to occur sometime in the mid-21st century. It’s when technology is set to become more sophisticated and intelligent than humans themselves. Sounds scary, but in practical terms what it really means is that everything we know of today as individual technology will all come together under [...]

How To Prioritize Spending When Your Paycheck is Gone

Jason — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:40:22 +0000

In most cases, consumers want to pay all of their bills on time each and every month. But not all situations present the opportunity to do that. There are various circumstances that prevent us from fulfilling all of our financial obligations including sudden layoffs, emergency expenses, and just facing the facts that you’ve spent more [...]

Why You Might Want To Think Twice Before Borrowing

Jason — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:50:42 +0000

There are times when we’re faced with a situation where we desperately need money, but realize that the guy lending the money is aware of this. Desperate times don’t always call for desperate measures. Before you sign away your future to debt, consider some key factors that might change your mind: Credit Score Before you try and [...]

3 Ways To Use A Credit Card To Avoid Debt

Jason — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:23:07 +0000

This is a guest post on credit card use from financial blogger Mike Brains. Do YOU think credit cards are a good option to avoid debt? Tell us in the comments below. 3 Ways To Use A Credit Card To Avoid Debt It might seem like an oxymoron – using a credit card to avoid debt. However, [...]

3 Places To Get Debt Advice

Jason — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 14:22:32 +0000

This is a guest post from financial blogger Mike Brains. What do YOU do for debt advice — use professionals, or do it yourself? Tell us in the comments below. 3 Places To Get Debt Advice With a record number of foreclosures and bankruptcies, finding places to get debt advice isn’t much of a challenge. The challenge [...]

Do You Use Credit Card Rewards Programs?

Jason — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:49:46 +0000

There’s no shortage of credit card companies out there and the industry has evolved over the years in order to better compete for business. There was a time when placing a purchase on credit required a phone call to a representative and it took a long time. Of course this process has been sped to [...]