At the beginning of the year, I set a few financial goals and resolutions representing what I would like to accomplish by the end of 2009. Like last year, my progress is mixed. I’ll get to that in a moment. I’m not a big fan of the concept of financial goal setting. Goals or targets evoke ...

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Understanding Insurance Can Help Consumers Find Debt Relief Photo from Picasa Savings and car insurance Knowing how an industry works can help consumers save and, in turn, find debt relief sooner. The insurance industry is one area where there are substantial savings to be found if people understand how to work the system to their advantage. Here are ...

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Nicole Fox, Cycle 13 winner Image from Wikimedia Commons. By now, most of you know that the "America's Next Top Model" Cycle 13 winner was Nicole Fox. But what or who else is she? Does she get payday loans in Pasadena with no fax? I've compiled some information about Nicole Fox from various sources so we can ...

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I found this interesting chart on Gizmodo about how Blu-Ray players are basically following the same price trajectory as traditional DVD players: I don’t have a Blu-ray player myself, and I’m sure glad I didn’t buy one at $300. Hopefully this means that the discs will become dirt-cheap just as quickly. I ...

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Choosing a Credit Card Despite the current economic climate and the ongoing credit crunch, there are still plenty of credit cards out there to apply for. Let’s talk about the best way to choose your next credit card. Interest Rates Certain perks, such as airline miles or cash-back rewards, are nice, but the interest rate you’ll be charged ...

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