Category: Money
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The Big Deal About Debt
Have you ever taken money from a loan shark where you put a pound of your own flesh up as collateral so that your BFF could woo his lady fair (see the plot for the Merchant of Venice)? The girl in me is thinking, “oh my, how romantic,” the rational human being in me is…
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Money-Friend Ettiquette
Nothing can ruin a friendship quite like a money issue; except for an accidental bathroom intrusion. Here Real Simple addresses some frequent money-friend etiquette issues. Here are the highlights and their answers, minus the fluff: Splitting the Bill Discuss the payment options upfront. Take the initiative and ask for a separate check. Lending Money to Friends…
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5 Library Perks
Ever since Barnes and Nobel started putting Starbucks in thier stores, there really hasn’t been much of a reason to hit the public library. Well, draw yourself away from their frothy mochachino’s for one moment and let me remind you the upsides of your local book rental facility; you’re already paying for it with your…
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7 Days to a Budget
If you’re like me, you can sit down for hours at a time and enjoy looking over your budget. If you’re normal, you have neither the time nor the inclination to spend a perfectly good evening crunching numbers. I’m assuming that most people are ‘normal’ (at least in terms of budgeting) and for that reason,…
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Car Financing – What to Know
Well, there are many things to consider when buying a new automobile. Sedan, minivan, truck. Rims, moonroof, sport package. Color, leather, MPG. Don’t act like you don’t like making all of these decisions; customization is the fun part. When it comes time to shake hands, sit down and talk money, however, many people find themselves…
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In the Credit Card Details
During my credit-card-research-bonanza this week I did the impossible: I actually read the fine print! Well, not really the fine print, the almost invisible print actually. Sure, Husband and I know our rates (not that they matter, because we pay off our complete bill every month) and our limits, but we didn’t realize just what…