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Last week, on March 27th, we saw a major financial movement unfold in front of our eyes called the Roth IRA Movement. Organized by Jeff Rose who owns the Good Financial Cents blog, this movement got featured on major publications such as the Huffington Post and the Wall Street Journal! Now, don’t write it off as some geeky financial thing, this…
Read moreTaxes. Snooze. Yawn. Boring. No one likes to think about paying taxes even though it’s one of the most important things we have to deal with all year. Believe it or not, I actually read some pretty interesting articles that deal with various aspects of filing taxes over the last week. So in this week’s Monday Shout Outs, I’d like to share…
Read moreLove it or hate it, one thing’s for sure: Your credit score is considered by many as an important measure of your financial capabilities. This week, we share some recent articles with you that help you understand and boost your credit score. What Comprises Your Credit Score? [Bible Money Matters] The first step to improving your credit score is understanding how…
Read moreFavorite Articles Of The Week How to Negotiate With Your Credit Card Company [Bible Money Matters] Many things in life are negotiable, and believe it or not, your credit card bill is one of them. If you’re truly having difficulty paying off your debt, try the tips outlined in this article to work something out with your credit card company. How…
Read moreWith this Monday, we bring you another round of great reads from around the web. So, whenever you get the chance to take a break today, grab a cup of coffee or tea, sit back, relax and enjoy. You’ll gain some financial insights in the process as well!
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Are you one of the millions of Americans who is struggling with mortgage payments or who lost their home to foreclosure in the last three years? If so, you may get some financial help from the $25 billion foreclosure deal announced yesterday by the U.S. Justice Department and 49 state attorneys general. The settlement, which results from the widespread use…
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As you probably know, tonight President Obama will deliver the State of the Union Address to a packed chamber in the House of Representatives. Some of the themes of the speech we can predict, such as emphasizing the need for job creation. But what do you think he will he say about debt?
Read moreThe last couple of decades have been the Golden Era for the internet and the free flow of knowledge. Can you remember a time when information wasn’t at your fingertips? A time without Google, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Wikipedia? Now, thanks to SOPA and PIPA, two bills aimed at taking a hard-lined censorship approach to curtailing online piracy, the Information…
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Sharing some of our favorite articles that we came across last week. Enjoy! Top Articles: Good Debt and Bad Debt [Consumerism Commentary] In general, going into debt for assets that depreciate in value is considered bad and going into debt for assets that appreciate in value is considered good. How to Talk to Kids About Debt [All Financial Matters] Talking to kids…
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When you take out a mortgage or open a new credit card account, do you feel confident that you won’t be taken advantage of? Do you believe you’ll be given all the appropriate information about any financial products you may use? We hope the answer to these questions is always “Yes,” but after the last few years (sub-prime mortgage crisis,…
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