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7 Credit Myths Debunked

December 31, 2011 No Comments

7 Credit Myths Debunked Ok, the holidays are over. It’s the new year and your credit card hangover is just about to begin. Consumer Reports reported in October of 2010 that 13.6 million Americans were still paying on their 2009 Christmas credit card spending, according to Bankrate.com’s credit card blo... continue reading...

Yikes! The 5 Scariest Hidden Fees Out There Will Frighten You

October 21, 2010 1 Comment

Yikes! The 5 Scariest Hidden Fees Out There Will Frighten You Have you ever really looked at your phone bill, cable bill or credit card statement? There are so many tiny little fees on there, they’ll scare the pants off of you, and most likely irritate you too. Halloween is fun but this is real! BillShrin... continue reading...

Family Vacation Tips

August 14, 2009 No Comments

Family Vacation Tips 1. Confirm your vacation reservation, including hotel, air, car, train, dining and activity reservations. A few phone calls before you leave can save you from vacation stress later on. 2. Remember to cancel your home newspaper delivery since newspaper companies usually require you to canc... continue reading...

The Sarah palin Action Figure

September 15, 2008 1 Comment

The Sarah palin Action Figure Look! Up in the sky! It's bird! It's a plane! It's carrying a big moose rifle! It's...Sarah Palin! Sarah is all over the news, the newspapers, and the tabloids. She's the talk of the town. The diminutive yet fearless Alaskan could be your next Vice President! What can you do to... continue reading...

Greenzap

July 19, 2005 70 Comments

Greenzap Several years ago, I had a chance to get in on the ground floor of an Internet company. I thought about, talked with my brother about it (since he is the one that turned me on to the site), and then finally decided not to. My big regret is that the company in question did very well in the public off... continue reading...

Survey Club

April 11, 2005 20 Comments

Survey Club Want to make a few extra dollars? "I just love doing paid surveys in my spare time. And last month I won a free DVD player!" - Sheldon Brown, Chicago, IL Get some prizes for just filling out a couple of forms and answering some questions? "After getting scammed at another paid survey site, I sur... continue reading...

Disposable Income Calculator

January 12, 2005 No Comments

Disposable Income Calculator My oldest daughter is 20 years old and experiencing life on her own for the first time. She is learning how to manage her money, how to make payments (sometimes on time, sometimes not), and that ATMs at banks won't give you any money if your account balance is zero, no matter how ... continue reading...

Credit Applications

November 30, 2004 No Comments

Credit Applications One of the rites of passage of becoming an adult is the acquisition and use of credit. I don't mean home mortgages and car loans, but those little bits of plastic that hang out in our wallets. Improper use of those can cause life long problems, but properly used, they can be a valuable lif... continue reading...