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How To Protect Your Identity: The Basics of ID Theft Protection

Guest Blogger — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 04:40:29 +0000

Identity theft is a major issue in today’s financial world. With the rate at which information travels from one person to another, it is no surprise that occasionally, this information gets intercepted by a third party who is determined to do harm to your financial and personal credit history. Basically, identity theft can be a [...]

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How To Protect Your Identity: The Basics of ID Theft Protection

The Many Uses of Baking Soda, A Cheap Household Cleaner

Lorie L. — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 02:22:50 +0000

Here is one more money saving idea for your frugal household budget. Household cleaners and solutions make up a sizable portion of your household expenses. This is particularly true if you use them regularly; and in large quantities, you’d be going through your chemicals pretty fast. However, there are a lot of drawbacks to using [...]

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The Many Uses of Baking Soda, A Cheap Household Cleaner

Why I’d Rather Pay Retail Prices At Outlet Malls

JT — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 01:11:34 +0000

Bargain hunters may disagree, but paying retail prices not only saves you money when shopping, it also saves a lot of hassle — take it from me! Just recently, I bought a famous brand name briefcase at an outlet mall. By shopping at the outlet mall, I was hoping to obtain a high-quality briefcase at [...]

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Why I’d Rather Pay Retail Prices At Outlet Malls

Going Green For More Green: 5 Eco-Friendly Tips

The Smarter Wallet — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 04:47:06 +0000

We’re all trying to find new ways to get more money nowadays, but one uncanny source of extra cash is actually from the environmentally friendly realm. What if we can get on the green bandwagon and live an eco-friendly lifestyle for a little extra money? Going green in order to save more green or money [...]

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Going Green For More Green: 5 Eco-Friendly Tips

Will Cellular Billing Regulation Resolve Billing Issues?

The Smarter Wallet — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:01:48 +0000

We’ve got the government stepping in to regulate a lot of the credit card industry (recall the age of tighter credit), the banking industry and even debt collectors and their practices. They’re stepping in to take a look at cell phone carriers now. In a surprising move by the FCC, regulators are pushing forward some [...]

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Will Cellular Billing Regulation Resolve Billing Issues?

Credit Union vs Bank: Why Credit Unions Are A Top Banking Choice

The Smarter Wallet — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 02:24:36 +0000

Did you know that when it comes to internet banking, credit unions are winning the race hands down? According to a study published by ForeSee Results, a whopping majority of folks who bank with credit unions are happier with their online experience than with more traditional banks. Plus, the top 5 big banks rate the [...]

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Credit Union vs Bank: Why Credit Unions Are A Top Banking Choice

Best Used Cars: Kiplinger’s Top Picks

The Smarter Wallet — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:22:13 +0000

Planning to buy a used car? Try out a model from Kiplinger’s list. Buying a new car in this economy is simply not a practical undertaking. Most of us simply cannot afford to shell out $20,000 or more all at once, and very few of us can afford another payment. So, what do you do [...]

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Best Used Cars: Kiplinger’s Top Picks

Reduce Car Insurance Prices & Costs With These Tips

The Smarter Wallet — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 05:34:16 +0000

One effect of the economic recession? We want to save more money. And one area to evaluate for savings is in the area of insurance. After all, car insurance costs can be a huge expenditure in our budgets. That is why it is essential for us to make sure we are getting the best coverage [...]

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Cash For Gold: Seller Beware! Is Cash4Gold A Scam?

JT — Wed, 12 May 2010 04:09:08 +0000

Do have a lot of jewelry? Is a lot of it unused or unwanted? Jewelry boxes are sometimes overflowing with shiny trinkets, many of which haven’t been worn in years. They have sat in that jewelry box largely ignored because outside of sentimental value, they have had very little resale value other than the neighborhood [...]

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Cash For Gold: Seller Beware! Is Cash4Gold A Scam?

IDENTITY GUARD® Review: Identity Theft Protection Service

Stacey Doyle — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 06:50:41 +0000

IDENTITY GUARD® is an identity theft protection service that protects your mobile and Internet lifestyle, and personal, sensitive information. I use the Internet for banking, paying bills, personal and business communication, shopping and researching so I’m someone who’s always on guard about my identity, wondering if a service like IDENTITY GUARD® is worth signing up [...]

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IDENTITY GUARD® Review: Identity Theft Protection Service