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New Credit Card Laws Now in Effect
I found this extremely handy summary of the new credit card laws that are now in effect as of February 22, 2010.
NEW YORK (AP) – The new credit card law is finally here. Starting Monday, banks will need to abide by new regulations on terms and disclosures. The idea behind the landmark law was [...]
New Rules for Credit Card Companies
16. February 2010
I saw this in my Clark Howard e-magazine today, and thought it was worth repeating. I’m very glad to see the banks and credit card companies FINALLY getting some accountability (I think the banks own the United States, lock stock and barrel!!). They have been allowed to railroad Americans for too long. These changes take [...]
Continue reading...A Little Coaching is Helpful
20. January 2010
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Allison Maslan, author of “Blast Off!”. All opinions are 100% mine.
I was never a person who read motivational books or anything. I am a kind of “ad hoc/improvise” kind of gal. I have always been surprised at the popularity of self-help, motivational products. Years [...]
Let’s Help This Family Out
11. January 2010
Wayne Gilchrist lives in Montana. He has a couple of blogs, maybe you Entrecarders know about him: EZDIYElectricity and My Pictures of Montana.
On his blogs, he’s written about a family medical crisis: his wife’s 27 year old daughter, Amanda, had emergency brain surgery in Salt Lake City, UT. Wayne is flat broke. Hopefully, Amanda’s medical [...]
Finally, Budgeting Software That’s Simple!
26. November 2009
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I’ve tried quite a number of financial and budgeting software– MS Money, Quicken, and some free stuff online. Whoa, whoa! Waaaay too complicated. I just want to BUDGET, not plan my retirement, trade my stocks, cash in silver or gold, and chat with Bernanke! I *just* want to budget. How about you?
There’s some new envelope [...]
Meet My New Maid: Alice!
17. November 2009
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Alice.com. All opinions are 100% mine.
I’ve heard of Alice.com on a few of the other blogs I frequent, but I never checked it out until now.
WHAT. HAVE. I. BEEN. WAITING. FOR?!?! Alice is amazing! I think this is going to revolutionize shopping.
I don’t know [...]
Free Samples By State
12. November 2009
I just LOVE free samples! While getting free stuff like a small packet of shampoo and conditioner, or a small tube of toothpaste, won’t make me rich by any means, you can save quite a few bucks with free samples. Plus, you can always find a better brand or become aware of better deals this [...]
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