Category: Saving Money
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Does Anyone Notice You?
This morning I had to run an errand to the bank down the street. While a little nippy, it was a gorgeous day and I decided to walk the half mile instead of hopping in the vehicle. On the way back, I made the decision to come in the back door of the office building…
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Stop the Madness, Stop the Offers
Credit reporting agencies regularly share information of people with “acceptable” credit with companies who will make “offers” to you for more debt. This pre-screen allows them to send you offers and, as many find out, they are simply offers and no guarantee of credit.
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Frightening Car Buying Statistics
Recently I read three articles (Wall Street Journal, cnbc.com, and USA Today) about car loan statistics and I learned that the average car payment is now $460. The good news is that the average is down from $465. It was reported that, according to Experian, almost one fifth of all car loans have a payment…
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Buying Clothes
He speculates, and I believe rather accurately, that coach Harbaugh is likely more to be improving his personal financial situation than trying to impress people who, generally speaking, he does not know. Simply put, he is not interested in spending money to impress people with his clothing. He shops at Walmart?
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Somebody Is Trying to Get Your Money!
It is time. The two final teams have won themselves to a spot in the Super Bowl! In just days we will see who has the best team in the NFL or, really, who has the best and most expensive commercial. It is in this window, the 3-4 hours of the Super Bowl and all…
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Buying Checks and Saving Money!
If you are like most people, you are likely writing fewer checks these days. With debit cards and online bill pay, your need to write checks has significantly diminished. But, you still find yourself writing checks and, since you have to write the, you have to have them. What did it cost you the last…