Tips on Improving Your Credit Rating (1)
5/27/11 •
A credit rating is a three digit score that predicts an individual’s capability to pay back debt incurred over a pre-determined period of time. How these ratings are calculated is not exactly known, as agencies are very secretive about the details. The credit score will normally be between 300 and 850, and can seesaw over [...]
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The Psychology of the Recession-Proof Mind (1)
2/27/11 •
Since the market crashed in the United States during mid-2007, researchers have become increasingly aware of the physical and psychological toll it has taken on individuals. Economists often talk about bubbles and recessions and how they affect an aggregate economy, but rarely discuss the devastating impact that debt, unemployment and other financial stress has on [...]
How to Review and Improve Your Home Insurance Policy (1)
2/12/11 •
What do you do when you receive a notice that your home insurance policy is up for renewal? If you’re like most people you just sign a check and drop it in the mail. But this may not be the best idea. If you simply renew from year to year, you could run into problems [...]
Tips for Finding Fixed Rate Savings Accounts (0)
2/09/11 •
Getting frustrated looking for a fixed rate savings account with decent interest rates? You’re not alone. With rates hovering around 1.25% for basic passbook savings, many savers are wondering whether it’s worthwhile to open a separate savings account. A basic internet search will reveal some excellent-sounding rates, but you want to be sure and understand the terms of the account before you commit.
Frugal or Not Frugal: 8 Items Reviewed (2)
1/14/11 •
Being frugal doesn’t mean never spending any money; instead it means being smarter with your money, giving in less often to consumerist urges and being able to lead a richer and more financially responsible lifestyle. Because frugality requires such an overhaul of the way you live your life, you need to examine each aspect of [...]
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