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The Truth About Credit Cards & Car Rentals
Tweet Share on Facebook April 13, 2011 Comment (2)Most of us have been told it’s a waste of money to buy the optional insurance coverage when we rent a car. At up to $25 or more per day, it’s definitely not cheap! Furthermore, it has been instilled in us that our credit card or personal auto insurance will have our back if something happens. But can we really count on them?
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16 Ways to Make Yourself Unfireable
Tweet Share on Facebook April 11, 2011 Comment (5)We all know people who have recently lost their jobs. Maybe you’re lucky enough to still have a paycheck, but for how long? Fortunately there are several simple things you can do to make yourself unfireable.
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Reasons to Cut Back on Credit Cards
Tweet Share on Facebook April 11, 2011 Comment (2)How many credit cards do you have in your wallet or purse? Zero? Two? Ten?
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8 Tips for a Successful Open House
Tweet Share on Facebook April 7, 2011 Comment (3)If your home is on the market, then you may already know that you're about to enter the high season for buyers. Spring, summer and fall are when most people look for, and buy, homes. In fact, April through July is when the majority of homes change hands, with June traditionally being the strongest month for home sales.
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6 Steps to Save on Your Summer Vacation
Tweet Share on Facebook April 5, 2011 CommentVacation, arguably the most important part of the year, is the time when we can finally put all our problems on the back burner and escape into the summer breeze without a care in the world. At least that's how it's supposed to be. Unfortunately, summer vacations can end up in complete disaster with expensive flights, overbooked hotels, and crowded vacation spots if you fail to plan far enough in advance.
As exciting as simply throwing caution to the wind and jumping on the first plane out of here may sound, that plan (or lack thereof) can dump you in some of the least fun vacation situations on the planet. It can also end up costing you an arm, a leg, and a pound of flesh.
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How to Save Money on Dining Out
Tweet Share on Facebook April 4, 2011 Comment (11)In these harder economic times, we're all looking for a way to save a little money each day. One great way is to trim a bit off your restaurant bill the next time you dine out. Whether you dine in a restaurant nightly or only for special occasions, these tips should prove useful in saving a little extra money so you can enjoy these indulgences more regularly:
[See 10 Smart Ways to Improve Your Budget.]
Don't Dine Out
This is the most obvious one and I think I'd be irresponsible if I didn't share this one first! When you eat in a restaurant, you're not just paying for the food. You're paying for the preparation of that food, the delivery by the wait staff, the decor, the bus boy that clears your table, the dishwasher that washes your plates, the taxes for all those services, and the electricity and rent to keep the whole operation going. When you prepare food at home, you save money because you replace your money with your time. You have to shop for the groceries, cook the food, set the table, clear the table, wash the dishes, and do all the other things that make the meal possible ... but you save money. We made Provençal Rack of Lamb for the fraction of what it would cost us in a nice restaurant.
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6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Accepting a Job
Tweet Share on Facebook April 4, 2011 Comment (7)You submitted your resume and nailed your interview. Now, you are the lucky recipient of a job offer.
In today's economy, getting a job is quite a feat. With companies downsizing and laying off loyal, hardworking employees, the job market looks pretty dismal.
Before you accept the offer, there are some important questions you should ask yourself to ensure that you have found the right job for you. If you just accept a job because it is a job, chances are, you won't be happy or end up keeping that job for very long.
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The Hidden Benefits of Secured Cards
Tweet Share on Facebook March 31, 2011 Comment (1)The wide variety of credit card offers can be bewildering. One of the questions I hear a lot is about the difference between a secured credit card and a prepaid credit card. Particularly for those trying to build their credit, it can be a challenge understanding your best options. And to make matters worse, making the wrong choice can have a big impact on your efforts to build good credit.
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7 Ways to Increase Your Home's Curb Appeal
Tweet Share on Facebook March 30, 2011 CommentIf your home is on the market then you might be feeling some despair right now. After all, you're right on the cusp of the busiest real estate buying season. Your home, and your "curb appeal," need to look amazing right now—especially since many buyers are likely doing initial drive-bys before they schedule a showing.
The problem? In many parts of the country, the grass is still dead. The tulips are just barely poking out of the ground, and spring hasn't quite sprung yet. Unless you're utilizing xeriscape landscaping ideas, your home probably isn't looking its best this time of year. So is there anything you can do to improve your home's curb appeal for potential buyers? You bet there is.
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A New Way to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
Tweet Share on Facebook March 29, 2011 Comment (2)People are always coming out with quick fixes for tough problems. Take this pill and lose weight. Invest here and make a huge profit, guaranteed. Use this service and cut your debt in half or wipe negative information from your credit reports.
