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Credit Card Companies Are Closing Unused Accounts

From Get Rich Slowly on Jan 06, 2009

Several GRS readers have written lately with the same credit card problem — but not the one you’d expect. Perhaps in an effort to cut costs, credit card companies are beginning to close their customers’ unused accounts. Nicole shared a typical experience: I’m 26 and have a solid 8-year credit history. ...

Back to Reality: Coming Down after the Holidays

From Wise Bread on Jan 06, 2009

By Sarah WinfreyWhatever holidays you celebrate in November, December, and January, they're over now. The special food is eaten and the decorations are probably back in their boxes. The new year has come, though whether you see it with hope or fear is up to you. My point is, in ...

For Women Traveling to India: A Book Review and Free Copy Contest!

From Wise Bread on Jan 06, 2009

By Myscha TheriaultLooking for an informative travel read? Need some hot tips to make your next trip flow smoothly? Hoping for something that addresses your unique needs as a member of the O.G.C? (Official Girlfriends Club) Help is on the way. The latest in the Wanderlust and Lipstick collection, this title ...

Ten For Tuesday (January 6, 2009)

From AllFinancialMatters on Jan 06, 2009

1. First off, check out this resource I discovered a couple of days ago. It’s called NewMogul.com. Basically, it is a reader-driven business news aggregator. It’s nicely-laid out and best of all…it’s SIMPLE! Hopefully it won’t be taken over by self-promoters! 2. NCN lists 20 ...

Inside the shady world of cheap iTunes gift cards

From Wise Bread on Jan 06, 2009

By Torley WongIt all started so innocently: I recently purchased an iPod Nano as an Xmas present, and also wanted to include the gift of music. A casual search on eBay led to attention-alarming auctions shouting at me, tantalizing me with the possibility of getting iTunes gift cards for CHEAP!  ...

3 Major Ways to Scrimp and Save in an Economic Recession

From Consumerism Commentary on Jan 06, 2009

When the economy is growing and consumer confidence is high, it is common not to think twice about saving money and reducing expenses. If you are saving money every paycheck, investing in a 401(k) or other accounts for retirement, and spending less than you are earning there isn’t much motivation ...

The Real Value of Forever Stamps

From Wise Bread on Jan 06, 2009

By Linsey KnerlI’m horribly unorganized to the untrained eye.  I’m a “stacker”, which means that while I know the general vicinity of any given piece of paper, it must be culled from a heaping pile of similarly-group items before I can use it.  It’s my own method of organization, one ...

AFM is Experiencing Technical Difficulties

From AllFinancialMatters on Jan 06, 2009

I’m having commenting issues this morning. If you have problems leaving a comment that’s why. I have a work order in with my host. Hopefully we’ll get this fixed soon. Stay tuned… ShareThis ...

Like a Drug: Suze Orman on Credit Cards

From Get Rich Slowly on Jan 06, 2009

I recently participated in a conference call with Suze Orman, who is working to promote Best Life Week. This series runs on The Oprah Winfrey Show all this week, and is intended to help viewers “jumpstart 2009 and make it the best year ever!” Hyperbole aside, it was great to have ...

Smithee Update: January 2009

From Consumerism Commentary on Jan 06, 2009

Every Tuesday, Smithee presents an article about his own experiences with credit cards and observations about the credit card industry. So, nobody’s perfect. After my recent embarrassing splurge that included a digital camcorder, an audio mixer, three microphones and a new Apple MacBook Pro, I was feeling pretty down on myself. My credit ...

Oprah's Best Life Week $250 Goodies Giveaway

From Wise Bread on Jan 06, 2009

By Will ChenThis week Oprah kicked off her "Best life Week" series featuring top experts who will help you start 2009 with renewed commitments to personal finance, wellness, health, spiritual insight and sexuality. My favorite financial expert Suze Orman will be on the show this Thursday, January 8th, and she'll be doing ...

Recession Journal Part I: 'Fast' Money in the '09

From Wise Bread on Jan 06, 2009

By Jabulani Leffall  The year 2008 is history in every sense of the word.   History in that it’s finally over and has been for several days as stated by “Capitan Obvious” who is standing over me as I bang this post out.   The swashbuckling officer of the conspicuous also wants me to point ...

Making the Most of Imitation Crab Meat

From Wise Bread on Jan 06, 2009

By Myscha TheriaultReady to take this stuff from behind closed doors to center stage? Wanting a few more options for seafood on the cheap? This consistently affordable protein source has more flexibility than I could have ever dreamed. Read on to find out which recipes made my personal cut. More formally known as ...

Danger, Watch for Falling APY: HSBC and ING Reduce Rates

From Five Cent Nickel on Jan 06, 2009

I just got an e-mail from HSBC Direct stating that they’ve reduced the APY of their online savings account to 3.00% to 2.60%. This prompted me to check the rates at other banks, and I discovered that ING Direct has dropped to 2.50% APY. I’ve updated my list of online ...

Did You Get a Bonus This Year?

From Free Money Finance on Jan 06, 2009

Anyone get a bonus this past year (or expecting to soon)? If so, what are you going to do with it? I did get one (our company had a banner year) and put it exactly where you'd expect me to -- I invested it. :-) So, how about you? ...

It's Budgeting Time of the Year

From Free Money Finance on Jan 06, 2009

This is a re-post of a previous piece of mine. I plan to run it a few times the next few weeks as a reminder to all to get those budgets done. ;-) I'm well aware that the end/first of the year is the time that many people review last ...

A Review of “People Are Idiots” by Larry Winget (and GIVEAWAY)

From AllFinancialMatters on Jan 06, 2009

People Are Idiots and I Can Prove It!: The 10 Ways You Are Sabotaging Yourself and How You Can Overcome Them* I love the title and cover of this book! That said, DON’T LET THE TITLE FOOL YOU…this is a VERY positive book! For those of you not familiar with Larry ...

The vicious Home Rental Scam – don’t get conned.

From Wise Bread on Jan 06, 2009

By Paul MichaelIt seems like new variations of the Nigerian 419 scam pop up every week. The one that caught my attention recently involved renting a home, and it’s a nasty trick that could take anyone by surprise. But if you know what to look for, you can avoid it. ...

Do You Spend to Save Money?

From Free Money Finance on Jan 06, 2009

Ramit suggests that we all stop being cheap and actually spend money to save money. What does he mean by this? Here's a summary of his thinking: Instead of constantly looking for ways to cut your spending, sometimes it’s ok to actually spend more in the short term if you’re saving ...

Hyundai Markets to the Economy

From Free Money Finance on Jan 06, 2009

I was watching TV the other night when this commercial came on for Hyundai. They have a new offer that's basically "if you lose your income in the next year, you can give us the car back." Wow. Talk about marketing to what many people are dealing with today. Anyway, ...

The ‘Blog of the Week’ is Back

From AllFinancialMatters on Jan 06, 2009

This is the first Monday of 2009. One of the changes I’m making to AllFinancialMatters in 2009 is to bring back the ‘Blog of the Week’ (BotW) feature. As far as I know, this blog was the only personal finance blog to have such a feature. I ...

ING Direct Referral Waiting List Now Open!

From Consumerism Commentary on Jan 06, 2009

Once again, I’ve refreshed the list of ING Direct $25 referral links. By using one of these links, a new customer can receive a $25 bonus for opening a new savings or checking account if the initial deposit is $250 or more. As these are “referral” bonuses, the person who ...

Best Deals for Monday 1/5/09

From Wise Bread on Jan 06, 2009

By Linsey KnerlIt’s the first day back to work for many, and that means another full year of earning and saving!  Take advantage of these hot deals from around the web and get a jump-start on next year’s holiday gift-giving.  (For even more tips on using web deals to stock ...

How to Pay Off $30k in Debt

From Free Money Finance on Jan 06, 2009

Financial writer MP Dunleavey details how she and her husband paid off $30,000 in debt. It took them over five years, but they did it. How? Not by winning the lottery or getting an inheritance, but by good, old-fashioned, tightening their financial belts. Here's what they did: Cut expenses. Budgeted, budgeted and ...

Win a Free Copy of You Need a Budget!

From Free Money Finance on Jan 06, 2009

I am giving away a copy of You Need a Budget! All you need to do to enter is to leave any comment on this post. Sometime in the next day or two, I'll select a winner at random and announce with a new post that a winner has been ...

Flexo’s Financial Goals and Resolutions for 2009

From Consumerism Commentary on Jan 06, 2009

One lesson I learned this past year, after setting financial goals for 2008 and evaluating my progress as of last week, is that I shouldn’t set goals that are heavily dependent upon forces beyond my control, such as the stock market at large. My main target of a $210,000 ...

Quicken 2009 Discounts for the New Year

From Five Cent Nickel on Jan 06, 2009

If you’re a Quicken user and are looking to upgrade, then I have good news for you… Intuit is currently offering a $20 discount on some of their most popular products. Here’s the deal: Quicken Deluxe 2009 ($59.99 $39.99) Quicken Premier 2009 ($89.99 $69.99) Quicken Home & Business 2009 ($99.99 $79.99) Quicken Rental Property ...

9 Methods for Mastering Your Money in 2009

From Get Rich Slowly on Jan 06, 2009

2008 was a miserable year for money. The stock market tumbled, unemployment soared, the housing market continued to crumble, and retirement savings shriveled away. Whew! Here’s hoping 2009 will be better! But hope can only do so much. Hope cannot bring change. Action brings change. If one of your goals for 2009 ...

Top Posts in 2008, Posts 11-17

From Free Money Finance on Jan 06, 2009

Well, 2008 is over. I posted over 1,700 pieces last year and I thought it would be fun to look at what I consider to be the best of the best. These aren't the posts that necessarily got the most traffic, comments, etc., but they are the articles that I ...

Obama’s Economic Recovery Plans

From Five Cent Nickel on Jan 06, 2009

Over the weekend, President-Elect Obama outlined the economic challenges that our country faces, and how he plans to take them on. Here’s what he had to say, in his own words: “…we need an American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan that not only creates jobs in the short-term but spurs economic growth ...

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