From the monthly archives:

September 2011

What Is A Balance Transfer?

The following article is a guest post. When applying for a credit card, you will often see introductory offers concerning balance transfers. But what are credit card balance transfers, and how can you use them to your advantage? A balance transfer is simply moving the balance from one account to another account. These accounts can [...]

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Tips for Getting A Handle On Student Loan Debt

Going to college is a great career move because it can increase your knowledge base, job prospects, and income. A college education can open a lot of doors for you that a high school education would not. While going back to college is a smart decision, paying for it can be a real pain. You [...]

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How Our Recent Reaction To Gas Prices Demonstrates How Financial Norms Change

I remember a few years ago when everyone was crying complaining about increasing gas prices. In the Fall of 2005 gas prices averaged around $2.10 per gallon for regular. Then by the time Spring 2006 came around, gas was nearly $1.00 higher. During that time everyone complained about gas prices and even planned massive gasouts [...]

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Are Your Retirement Savings Enough?

The following is a guest post on behalf of Money Supermarket. Retiring is a real milestone in anyone’s life; your working days are behind you and your children are independent, so now it’s time to do what you want to do! But, as with all things in life, the quality of your retirement depends on [...]

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