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7 Steps to Getting Out of Debt
7 Steps to Getting Out of Debt
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Finding yourself in debt is both frightening and overwhelming. If you are overspent, you need to make changes fast. more>>
Do You Need a Debt Counselor?
Do You Need a Debt Counselor?
When you're sick, you seek out a doctor to help you get healthy again. But what if your disease is debt? It may be time for a session with a certified "money therapist.” more>>
Prevent Future Credit Card Debt
Prevent Future Credit Card Debt
Even if you've found yourself "in the hole" in the past, you can certainly change the future. Arm yourself with the tools you need to prevent credit card debt in the days to come. more>>
Know Your Credit Rating
Know Your Credit Rating
Your credit rating is a measure of your credit -worthiness, your reputation for paying back money. A bad credit rating will prevent you from buying a car, getting a mortgage, or taking a vacation.more>>
Winning the Credit Card Game
Winning the Credit Card Game
No matter what kind of a customer you are, companies are becoming more and more creative in finding ways to make money off of you. Thus, it is more important than ever to master the rules of the game. more>>
What is Credit Scoring?
What is Credit Scoring
Ever wonder how a creditor decides whether to grant you credit? For years, creditors have been using credit scoring systems to determine if you'd be a good risk for credit cards and loans . more>>
Tips to Better Manage Your Spending
Tips to Better Manage Your Spending
If the word "budget" makes you groan, think of it not as some nasty chore or a way to deprive yourself but as spring-cleaning. One good financial cleaning and you may have your money life in order for years to come. more>>

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66 Ways to Save Money: Transportation
Transportation
Airline Fares You may lower the price of a round trip air fare by as much as two-thirds by making certain your trip includes a Saturday evening stay over, and by purchasing the ticket in advance. Tomore>>
66 Ways to Save Money: Insurance
Insurance
Auto Insurance You can save several hundred dollars a year by purchasing auto insurance from a licensed, low-price insurer. Call your state insurance department for a publication showing typical pricesmore>>
66 Ways to Save Money: Banking/Credit
Banking/Credit
Checking You can save more than $100 a year in fees by selecting a checking account with a low (or no) minimum balance requirement that you can, and do, meet. Request a list of these and other fees more>>
66 Ways to Save Money: Housing
Housing
Home Purchase You can often negotiate a lower sale price by employing a buyer broker who works for you not the seller. If the buyer broker or the broker's firm also lists properties, there may be a more>>
66 Ways to Save Money: Utilities
Utilities
Electricity To save as much as hundreds of dollars a year on electricity, make certain that any new appliances you purchase, especially air conditioners and furnaces, are energy-efficient. Informationmore>>
66 Ways to Save Money: Other
Other
Food Purchased at Markets You can save hundreds of dollars a year by shopping at the lower-priced food stores. Convenience stores often charge the highest prices. You will spend less on food if youmore>>

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