December 6, 2011
December 6, 2011
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When you’re strapped for cash, it’s often easier to opt for plastic instead. But at many places the choice shouldn’t be between paper and plastic, but […]
December 2, 2011
December 2, 2011
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How much money will you spend on presents for the kids this holiday season? According to the National Retail Federation, the average shopper will spend about […]
November 29, 2011
November 29, 2011
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Nearly 1 in 6 people believe race and gender affect their credit score, according to a recent VISA study published last month. The study reveals a lot […]
November 21, 2011
November 21, 2011
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In a few days, thousands of small businesses across the U.S. that take the American Express card will promote Small Business Saturday — an initiative meant […]
November 17, 2011
November 17, 2011
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If you’re cranky, selfish, rude or all-around disagreeable, your grouchiness comes with one big silver lining: You’re likely to have better credit than people who are […]
November 13, 2011
November 13, 2011
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Thanks to the new cost-of-living adjustments recently announced by the Internal Revenue Service, taxpayers can stash an extra $500 in their 401(k) retirement piggy banks next […]
November 8, 2011
November 8, 2011
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At first blush, $100 is only $100. But you should never underestimate how far $100 can go, even in this economy. “It’s smarter to put that […]
November 3, 2011
November 3, 2011
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After the CARD Act regulations squeezed banks’ profit margins, some abusive practices were ended while new loopholes opened. Underwriting, which is the process issuers and banks […]
November 1, 2011
November 1, 2011
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According to financial services consulting firm Javelin Strategies and Research, identity theft affects 11 million people a year, at a cost of $54 billion. If you […]