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Looking For Inspiration When The Financial News Stinks

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I don’t know how closely you’ve been paying attention to the financial news, but, apparently, stock prices are falling, gas prices are rising, and Larry Kudlow is still “right on America”. Frankly, while I watch…

$1,000 for me, $100 for you (Amazon Gift Cards Give Away)

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I make money from my blog (yes, really). But to be honest, I’d always feel a bit sheepish about it — as if I’m cheating the balance of the universe by making money from writing about non-sense. I certainly…

Gas Prices - Does it Really Affect You?

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Oh man. Just what you’ve been waiting for, another post on gas prices on another stupid blog (to be fair, I don’t believe I ever really griped about gas prices on this blog).
I’ll be honest and admit that I use…

Latest Gallup Poll Shows 43% of Americans Pays Credit in Full - StopBuyingCrap.com

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Gallup Poll Results:

43% of Americans pay in full
17% usually pay full amount
25% usually leave balance
12% usually pay minimum amount
42% carries no balance
8% carries $500 or less in balance
6% carries $500 to…

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Contactless Card Payment: Real Convenience or Just Novelty?

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I suppose it would be foolish of me to question multi-billion dollar companies’ decision to roll out a feature for their payment cards — after all, they must have done enough research before hand to see if it was…

My Chase Freedom Card Upgraded to Visa Signature Benefits

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Whenever I receive a mailer from the good state of Delaware (with its lovely debtor-friendly laws), I’ll know from past experiences that this is probably one of my credit card company informing me that they have…