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Saturday, 19 May 2012
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Money matters that effect our community

Ask the Money Coach: 5 Ways to Earn More Cash Before Year’s End Smart and simple tips for making some extra money this year

Monday, 31 October 2011 18:29 Budgeting

The last three months of the year can be budget busters for many people. Many of us will do at least a little holiday shopping—if not a lot of it. Then there are industry conferences, business dinners, plus home and office parties galore for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and more.


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How to Celebrate Christmas During a Recession

Thursday, 29 September 2011 00:00 WikiHow Budgeting

Save up during the year. Although there are Christmas savings schemes available, it is usually better value and definitely more flexible to save your money into the bank (open a special online only account) and just add a small amount every week without fail. By Christmas time, this money is available for you to spend as you see fit, rather than having to accept the choices of a Christmas club.


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6 Hidden Credit Card Perks

Friday, 19 August 2011 00:00 Dana Dratch • Bankrate.com Credit

When it comes to the upside of using a credit card, flashy rewards get all the attention.

After all, who doesn't want to receive a nice rebate, airline tickets to a dream destination or the chance to mingle at a celeb-studded event?


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How to Repair Your Credit

Thursday, 29 September 2011 00:00 WikiHow Credit

If you're struggling with debt, here are few steps you can take to repair or rebuild your credit on your own before accepting one of the many "debt consolidation" offers or resorting to bankruptcy.


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Bad Credit Loans

Friday, 19 August 2011 00:00 Dana Dratch • Bankrate.com Credit

Overview

When you have bad credit, almost all banks or credit unions will not allow you to get a loan. The bad credit loan, however, can help people who are currently in a situation of bankruptcy, foreclosure, or other credit-challenged circumstances.


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