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Business Credit Cards On Their Own

In case you haven't heard, the new CARD Act passed by Congress in 2009 has pushed through several much-needed changes to consumer credit card policies. It forces issuers to give proper notice for rate changes, clearly shows how long it will take to pay off purchases, and otherwise helps keep unscrupulous issuers from nickle-and-diming you.

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What is Consumerism?

By on June 21st, 2010 • anti-consumerism, Consumerism, Economy, Credit & Debt

What is consumerism? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, consumerism is the promotion of the consumer’s interests; the theory that an increasing consumption of good is economically desirable; also: a preoccupation with and an inclination toward the buying of consumer goods.

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Five Ways To Start Building Credit

Once you turn 18 you should start thinking about how your credit can affect you and almost every important financial move you’ll make, including buying a home or renting an apartment. Simply making a late payment or maxing out your credit card could possibly haunt you for years.

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Own Your Money: Pay attention to your accounts

By Bryan Sims on May 1st, 2010 • Accounts, Credit, Savings, Credit & Debt

There are major changes happening in the financial industry this year. Be on the lookout for changes to financial products and services.

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Student Loan Reform

By on March 22nd, 2010 • Health Care, Loans, Student Loans, Credit & Debt

The health care reform bill passed the House. Some people are happy about it. Others aren’t. But a portion of the bill that should please both sides seeks to reform the student loan industry.

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U.S. Owes China Its Lunch Money

By on March 11th, 2010 • China, Debt, U.S., Credit & Debt

Lots of people think the U.S. is the biggest and baddest country in the world. But it's also known that China is becoming a more important player in the world marketplace, and recent data supports just that.

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The Numbers Game: Stimulus, Jobs And The Deficit

Poll results show that 56% of Americans oppose the federal stimulus bill from last year.

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Born Identity Theft

By brass Staff on February 1st, 2010 • Credit, Credit Report, Credit Score, Scams, Credit & Debt

How do you deal with identity theft in the family?

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