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Personal Finance

How Does Credit Reporting Work?

January 6, 2010

People seem to worry a lot about their credit reports. What’s on my credit report? What does my credit report say about me? Is my credit report right? These are the types of questions I’ve heard others ask.
Despite the time that many people spend worrying about their credit reports, [...]

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Some Post Holiday Thoughts: Clearance Sales and Taking Inventory for Christmas 2010

January 4, 2010

I was able to hit a few after Christmas clearance sales to stock up on supplies for next year. In fact, I was at my favorite store, Target, early one morning as the employees were putting up those beautiful 75% off signs. For a few moments I had an entire aisle of Christmas [...]

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Five Important Financial Goals for 2010

January 1, 2010

The beginning of a new year is always a great time to set some goals. Some people set fitness goals; others set self-improvement goals. Although those types of goals are worthy aspirations, I would also suggest making some financial goals for yourself this year. Let 2010 be the year that you start [...]

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Three Tips for Paying off Holiday Debt

December 31, 2009

How were your holidays? I hope each and every one of you had a wonderful time with your family and loved ones over the holiday season. I know I always feel particularly lucky after getting to spend Christmas with my family.
Now that the holidays are over, though, we have to get [...]

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Five Good Financial Habits to Start in the New Year

December 30, 2009

The beginning of a new year is always a great time to start shoring up your financial habits. I’ve always been a horrible procrastinator, but even I find it easier to start a new undertaking when there is a new beginning such as New Year’s Day looming. Why not take advantage of this [...]

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