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Personal Finance > Credit Cards Common sense advice for credit card use: 3 of 30
It's no secret that we advocate the disposal of your credit cards and accounts in favor of a cash-only lifestyle. But, the reality is that most of you are not there. And so, rather than beat you up about it, we take a more pragmatic stance in some of our writings to help you. Getting hit by credit card charges is not fun. Re... More..
Computers & Technology > Consumer Electronics (Other) When to get an electronic device repaired and when to buy a new one: 1 of 10
Being in a computer support career for lo these twenty plus years I could not begin to count the number of times that co-workers have asked for advice on their home computer. The conversation often starts out like, this isn't about work, but my home computer Then it goes on from there to explaining what was wrong and what ad... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to plan the perfect Memorial Day BBQ: 1 of 10
In the United States this weekend is recognized as a holiday to commemorate the men and women in the military who gave the ultimate sacrifice so that we can enjoy the freedoms we do today. Many people also consider this weekend as the official start of summer and celebrate with picnics, cookouts and other activities. If you ... More..
Personal Finance > Loan Basics Online payday loans: An overview: 1 of 10
Unfortunately, with a difficult economy, some people need a little extra cash from time to time. Unexpected expenses can make it impossible to make it to your next paycheck without a little assistance. If you have poor credit, your only option may be to consider a cash advance. Advances in technology can make it easy to get ... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market From Wall Street to Asian financial centers and back again: Stock market crash of 2007: 1 of 10
Near the end of last year investors were very happy with their positions in the market. The Dow Jones Industrial average hit a series of new all time highs and the market seemed to be at the top. I recalled back about seven years and remembered the last time I heard statements like that. It was in the beginning of 2000, righ... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Credit card 101: Facts about credit cards: 1 of 10
Credit card issuers are constantly trying to out do one another with better promotions and offers, and the quality of the promotional offers seems to increase around the holiday season. Card issuers are competing for their share of the holiday shopping spending. This is a good time of year to take advantage of credit card of... More..
Personal Finance > Investing Basics Different types of investments to consider in building your financial portfolio: 1 of 10
This article is not about specific investments to own in your portfolio, but rather some general recommendations on what classes of investments are worthy to be considered as investment avenues. Beginning your own company. Risk = high. Reward = high. This method of investing presents a lot of 'sweat equity' on your part, bec... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Ideas for running a home business: 2 of 19
Are you looking for an idea for how you can earn a living working from home? Many people successfully operate home based businesses. If you'd like to join their ranks, you need to spend some time thinking about what types of work you want to do, whether or not you have the necessary skills, whether or not there's a market, a... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Saving: How to make saving money a lifestyle: 2 of 19
Want to get money into an interest-bearing account to take advantage of compounding interest, but don't have any extra to get started? Here are 8 tips for starting your savings by reducing your expenses in easy ways that anyone can do - starting immediately and turn that into a long term lifestyle. 1) Run your highest electr... More..
Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans Determining what you can afford when buying a house: 3 of 28
It's an exciting yet complicated time in your life when you are able to buy your first home. With all of the negative talk about the housing industry and foreclosures, it's pretty natural for you to worry about buying your first home. There are some things you need to remember about buying a house, even before you start look... More..