April, 2009

Repair Your Credit | How You’re Judged (Pt. 4)

How credit agencies view you (conclusion) Welcome back. CLICK HERE if you missed part three of this article. You’ve made it to the very end of “Repair Your Credit,” and let’s keep going to the end by taking a continued look at what credit agencies look at when they produce a credit score for you. That score ...

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Congress Nears Action On Credit Cards

Legislation to rein in credit card practices and eliminate sudden rate hikes and late fees that have entangled millions of American consumers is getting closer to becoming law, bolstered by presidential pressure and the backdrop of economic calamity.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Congress Nears Action On Credit Cards...

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The Secrets of Financial Freedom: An Interview with the Millionaire Next Door

Today is the last day of Financial Literacy Month. To tie everything together, I thought it would be fun to share an interview my real millionaire next door, a man we’ll call John. He used the basic tenets of money management to build wealth and to retire early. Here’s how I described John when I ...

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Expert Weighs In On Credit Cards

Joan Goldwasser, reporter for Kiplinger Personal Finance, discusses credit cards. She answers listeners' questions about credit card debt and interest rates.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Expert Weighs In On Credit Cards...

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Jobless? Get Noticed In The New Economy

The unemployment rate is up across the country, and so are the numbers of people looking for new jobs. Conventional wisdom says it's probably time to polish up your resume. But with people showcasing their talents on YouTube and networking on Linkedln, are resumes relevant?» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Jobless? ...

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