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Category Archives: Consumer Credit Blog
Save Money and Save the Planet
Save money and save the planet with eco-friendly tips. Continue reading
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Need to Understand What the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) Means for You?
Obamacare is on everyone’s mind these days. Is it the end of the Republic, a lifesaver or something in between? Take 10 minutes to get a handle by watching this video… Then spend another couple of hours learning all you … Continue reading
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Bargains to Buy in the Fall
Summer is over, Christmas shopping season is looming and real bargains abound in the Fall of the year. If you have any money left over after Back-to-School purchases or college tuition payments then the Fall is a great time to … Continue reading
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Tips to Save on Travel for Summer
Traveling for your summer vacation? Here’s how to save… Use credit card rewards…Drive rather than fly…Travel off peak Go off the beaten path. Most popular destinations charge a premium to summer travelers. If you’re looking to save a little cash on … Continue reading
Don’t Get Tanked by Gas Prices
Gas prices have fallen lately but they’re still a significant cause of budget distress for those of us with poor mileage gas guzzlers. I’m a case in point, on the negative side I only average about 15 miles to the … Continue reading
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Advice from the Bank on Budgeting for the Holidays
Note: The following advice is provided courtesy of Bank of Colorado. With the holidays, and holiday spending season, upon us, I felt it was advice worth passing along. The more sanity we can inject into the process and the better … Continue reading
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Master Personal Finance with These Free Courses
Master personal finance with free online college courses from Missouri State University. Learn how to set financial goals, budget and improve your credit with these informative 8 sessions. Continue reading
You Can Take Control of Your Finances; Part 1
Many of us are still slogging through the aftermath of the worst recession this country has endured since the Great Depression of the 1930s. While the economy has recovered in several areas large numbers of Americans are still reeling. We … Continue reading
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Eat Healthy, Save Money
Savvy consumers can not only save money while food shopping but they can eat healthier at the same time. Yes, it’s possible to both slim your waistline while fattening your wallet! Follow these simple tips and you come out ahead … Continue reading
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Consumer Financial Stress Reaches New Level in 2017: Best Tips on Beating the Debt Blues
According to the Consumer Reports Index that measures the personal financial health of the American economy, Americans have reported noticeably lower stress levels with regard to their finances. The trouble tracker measure of the Index fell staggeringly to 33.0 from … Continue reading
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