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7 Things You Didn't Know Affect Your Credit Score

Posted: February 9, 2012 2:09PM by Jason Steele

We all know to pay our bills on time and carry as little debt as possible, and most of the time, that is all that matters in your credit score. Yet, there are other, smaller factors that many people...

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Filed Under: Credit, Credit Cards, Credit Report, Debt

Which Is The Better Lender â€“ VISA Or A Bank?

Posted: February 9, 2012 1:46PM by Greg McFarlane

Credit. It's what separates us from the lower primates. With it, we're granted temporary access to other people's money; money we can use to finance aspirations greater than if we were limited to our...

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Filed Under: Banking, Credit Cards, Debt, Interest Rates, Loans

If The U.S. Was A Real Household

Posted: February 9, 2012 9:47AM by Stephen D. Simpson, CFA

There's no question that discussions about the deficit and debt dominate coverage of the United States federal government -Â especially during an election cycle. It's easy to get overwhelmed by the...

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Filed Under: Debt, Economy

7 Ways The U.S. Government Wastes Money

Posted: February 8, 2012 10:53AM by Michael Sanibel

You don't have to look very far to find the U.S. government wasting money.Â It's everywhere.Â It's where you think it is and in places where you'd never even think of looking.Â The government's wasteful...

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Filed Under: Debt, Economics

4 Common Credit Card Misconceptions

Posted: February 3, 2012 9:50AM by Jason Steele

What is the downside of applying for a credit card with a great sign up bonus? Not much. In fact, opening a single new account will actually improve your credit score in most cases. This is one of...

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Filed Under: Credit, Credit Cards, Credit Report, Debt, Personal Finance

Saving Vs. Paying Off Debt

Posted: February 2, 2012 8:03AM by Denise Appleby

If you have outstanding debts and find yourself with disposable income, you might be conflicted about whether to save that amount or allocate it towards paying of your debt. Giving careful...

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Filed Under: Budgeting, Credit Cards, Debt, Savings

How To Use Crowdfunding To Start Your Business

Posted: January 31, 2012 10:58AM by Ryan C. Fuhrmann

Due to the rising costs of obtaining a college and post-graduate degree, entrepreneurs and business-minded individuals have started to suggest that younger people may be better off spending their...

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Filed Under: Business, Credit, Debt, Investment, Small Business, Venture Capital

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